LINDFIELD
Investor score
46
Liveability score
74
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$1,855,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real3.2%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-38.2%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for LINDFIELD
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
LINDFIELD 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 rent
$1,150/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+3.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-17.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
0.53%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
-6.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
46 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
LINDFIELD is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate 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 3.2% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,970/wk
$72k taxable p.a.
Renters
24.5%
71.8% owner-occupier
Median age
41.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.8%
Population growth
+0.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
27.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
40%
54% apartments
Degree qualified
57.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
31.2%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
190 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.3 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
13.4%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
10.8 km
Middle ring
Days on market
32 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
59.5%
Balanced market
Walkability
12 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
10.8 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
4,056/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 2070
🏫Primary (5)
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School
Independent · Yrs K-2 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Lindfield Montessori Preschool
Independent · Yrs K · Major Cities
📚Combined (1)
Government · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Government · Yrs U · Major Cities
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
Safe0.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Top tier6 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
49
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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