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

Property Investment in Sydney, NSW

29 suburbs in Sydney council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~241,797 · 110,036 dwellings · 27 km²

Sydney Council Average R-Score 85 / 100 — top suburb in Sydney scores 99/100

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 Sydney99

Highest R-Score out of 29 suburbs in Sydney

Sydney council average85

Across 29 scored suburbs in Sydney

Suburb medians in Sydney range from $607,000 to $6,500,000.

3-year population movement: +10.4%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.5% of stock (~1,683 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $46.0B. Key employment sectors: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (19%), Financial and Insurance Services (18%), Accommodation and Food Services (7%), Public Administration and Safety (7%).

Typical suburb median price$2,140,000

Across 29 suburbs in Sydney (Sept 2026) · ~71 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.4%

Median asking rent ~$1200/wk · Vacancy 3.3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Sydney99/100

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Every suburb in the Sydney 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.

Sydney (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Sydney

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Sydney (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 85/100 across 29 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Sydney, the typical suburb median price is $2,140,000, median weekly rent is $1200/wk, gross rental yield is 3.4%, and vacancy sits at 3.3%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Sydney (NSW) are Beaconsfield (99/100, median $1,942,500), Ultimo (99/100, median $1,500,000), Elizabeth Bay (98/100, median $3,255,000), Rushcutters Bay (98/100, median $3,400,000), Barangaroo (97/100, median $2,520,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Sydney (NSW), the median suburb property price is $2,140,000, median asking rent is $1200/wk, and median gross yield is 3.4%, with homes averaging 71 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Sydney include Haymarket (6.8%), Sydney (5.8%), Dawes Point (5.8%).

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

Sydney is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 241,797, approximately 110,036 dwellings, covering 27 sq km.

What are the best streets in Sydney (NSW)?

Every street across all 29 suburbs in Sydney is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.