NSW2777· Pop. 17,816Blue Mountains

WINMALEE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

52

Liveability score

77

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

$1,120,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-0.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WINMALEE 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

$780/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.61%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$697k
2021
$850k
2022
$900k
2023
$875k
2024
$955k
2025
$1120k
2026
$1120k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

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

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.6% with stable tenant 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 2022–23

Median household income

$2,014/wk

$77k taxable p.a.

Renters

14.0%

82.4% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.0%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

69%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

42.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

440 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

60.7 km

Regional

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

64.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

71 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

60.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

1,306/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2777

🏫4 Primary🎓3 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Thomas Aquinas Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1095(83%)
368 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls37% top SEA quarter

Springwood Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1059(72%)
370 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls28% top SEA quarter

Ellison Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1051(69%)
283 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls21% top SEA quarter

Winmalee Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1043(66%)
359 students19:1 student–teacher40% girls20% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

St Columba's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1088(81%)
1,112 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls36% top SEA quarter

Winmalee High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1040(64%)
698 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls22% top SEA quarter

Springwood High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1027(59%)
566 students11:1 student–teacher48% girls18% 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

Safe
98/ 100

0.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1058ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
89/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 30 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

36

/ 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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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