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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Cumberland, NSW

20 suburbs in Cumberland council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~256,906 · 72,147 dwellings · 72 km²

Cumberland Council Average R-Score 86 / 100 — top suburb in Cumberland scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Cumberland100

Highest R-Score out of 20 suburbs in Cumberland

Cumberland council average86

Across 19 scored suburbs in Cumberland

Suburb medians in Cumberland range from $980,000 to $2,080,000.

3-year population movement: +8%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.4% of stock (~1,897 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $21.2B. Key employment sectors: Manufacturing (14%), Retail Trade (11%), Construction (9%), Health Care and Social Assistance (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,370,000

Across 20 suburbs in Cumberland (Sept 2026) · ~83 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3%

Median asking rent ~$800/wk · Vacancy 3.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Cumberland100/100

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Suburbs in Cumberland — Suburb Research & Street Scores

Every suburb in the Cumberland council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Cumberland (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Cumberland

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Cumberland (New South Wales).

Is Cumberland (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Cumberland (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 86/100 across 20 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Cumberland, the typical suburb median price is $1,370,000, median weekly rent is $800/wk, gross rental yield is 3%, and vacancy sits at 3.1%.

Which suburbs in Cumberland have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Cumberland (NSW) are Guildford West (100/100, median $980,000), Holroyd (100/100, median $1,095,000), Merrylands West (99/100, median $1,245,000), Greystanes (95/100, median $1,435,000), Pemulwuy (95/100, median $1,290,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Cumberland?

Across Cumberland (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,370,000, median asking rent is $800/wk, and median gross yield is 3%, with homes averaging 83 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Cumberland include Holroyd (5.1%), Guildford West (4.6%), Merrylands West (4.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Cumberland council area?

Cumberland is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 256,906, approximately 72,147 dwellings, covering 72 sq km.

What are the best streets in Cumberland (NSW)?

Every street across all 20 suburbs in Cumberland is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.