NSW2049· Pop. 12,258Inner West

LEWISHAM

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

Liveability score

65

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,277,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

44.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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LEWISHAM shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$710/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

23.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.89%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$905k
2021
$990k
2022
$1250k
2023
$1200k
2024
$1586k
2025
$885k
2026
$1278k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

LEWISHAM is a metropolitan NSW suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.9% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 44.4% — outperforming state average
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,284/wk

$107k taxable p.a.

Renters

49.4%

48.8% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.5%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

36%

54% apartments

Degree qualified

44.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

330 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

16.3%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

6.3 km

Middle ring

Days on market

18 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

59.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

17 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

6.3 km

Near coast

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

9,515/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2049

🏫3 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Petersham Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1137(92%)
232 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls56% top SEA quarter

Taverners Hill Infants School

Government · Yrs K-2 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1129(91%)
20 students9:1 student–teacher40% girls65% top SEA quarter

Lewisham Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1121(89%)
198 students17:1 student–teacher52% girls51% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Fort Street High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1176(98%)
917 students14:1 student–teacher33% girls65% top SEA quarter

NSW School of Languages

Government · Major Cities

📚Combined (1)

Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham

Independent · Yrs 5-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1074(77%)
1,231 students12:1 student–teacher0% girls27% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Eileen O'Connor Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1052(69%)
74 students3:1 student–teacher38% girls26% top SEA quarter

The John Berne School

Independent · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1038(63%)
45 students5:1 student–teacher13% girls32% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
64/ 100

3.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1104ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
73/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 1 tram🚌 27 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

25

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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