NSW2011· Pop. 3,792Sydney

WOOLLOOMOOLOO

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

45

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

$925,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-29.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WOOLLOOMOOLOO 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 (147 sales). Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$730/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+6.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-12.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.89%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-12.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1.05m
2021
$1.78m
2022
$1.63m
2023
$2.05m
2024
$4.26m
2025
$1.32m
2026
$925k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WOOLLOOMOOLOO 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 4.1% 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

$2,041/wk

$73k taxable p.a.

Renters

64.1%

33.7% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

33%

54% apartments

Degree qualified

48.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

37.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

200 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

23.6%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1.3 km

Inner city

Days on market

23 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

59.2%

Balanced market

Walkability

87 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

1.3 km

Coastal

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

5,603/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2011

🏫2 Primary🎓2 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Darlinghurst Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1156(96%)
210 students15:1 student–teacher59% girls62% top SEA quarter

Plunkett Street Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 968(32%)
73 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls12% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

St Vincent's College

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1145(94%)
755 students11:1 student–teacher100% girls59% top SEA quarter

Sydney Distance Education High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1032(61%)
615 students4:1 student–teacher60% girls27% 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

High crime
54/ 100

4.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1075ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 5 train🚃 3 tram🚌 55 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

49

/ 100

Moderate momentum

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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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