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

Property Investment in Inner West, NSW

20 suburbs in Inner West council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~193,125 · 80,616 dwellings · 35 km²

Inner West Council Average R-Score 83 / 100 — top suburb in Inner West scores 92/100

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 Inner West92

Highest R-Score out of 20 suburbs in Inner West

Inner West council average83

Across 20 scored suburbs in Inner West

Suburb medians in Inner West range from $1,575,000 to $4,170,000.

3-year population movement: +5.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1% of stock (~907 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $38.6B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Retail Trade (11%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%), Education and Training (9%).

Typical suburb median price$2,255,000

Across 20 suburbs in Inner West (Sept 2026) · ~42 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.7%

Median asking rent ~$1138/wk · Vacancy 2.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Inner West92/100

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Every suburb in the Inner West 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.

Inner West (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Inner West

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Inner West (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 83/100 across 20 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 92/100. Across Inner West, the typical suburb median price is $2,255,000, median weekly rent is $1138/wk, gross rental yield is 2.7%, and vacancy sits at 2.1%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Inner West (NSW) are Haberfield (92/100, median $3,570,000), Annandale (90/100, median $2,260,000), Enmore (90/100, median $1,850,000), Petersham (90/100, median $2,060,000), Newtown (89/100, median $1,655,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Inner West (NSW), the median suburb property price is $2,255,000, median asking rent is $1138/wk, and median gross yield is 2.7%, with homes averaging 42 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Inner West include Sydenham (4.3%), Newtown (3.5%), Enmore (3.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the Inner West council area?

Inner West is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 193,125, approximately 80,616 dwellings, covering 35 sq km.

What are the best streets in Inner West (NSW)?

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