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Property Investment in Waverley, NSW

9 suburbs in Waverley council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~73,345 · 31,561 dwellings · 9 km²

Waverley Council Average R-Score 75 / 100 — top suburb in Waverley scores 85/100

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 Waverley85

Highest R-Score out of 9 suburbs in Waverley

Waverley council average75

Across 9 scored suburbs in Waverley

Suburb medians in Waverley range from $2,600,000 to $7,225,000.

3-year population movement: +5.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.6% of stock (~157 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $1.0B. Key employment sectors: Retail Trade (16%), Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Accommodation and Food Services (11%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (10%).

Typical suburb median price$3,550,000

Across 9 suburbs in Waverley (Sept 2026) · ~43 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3%

Median asking rent ~$2250/wk · Vacancy 2.6%.

Top suburb R-Score in Waverley85/100

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Every suburb in the Waverley 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.

Waverley (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Waverley

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Waverley (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 75/100 across 9 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 85/100. Across Waverley, the typical suburb median price is $3,550,000, median weekly rent is $2250/wk, gross rental yield is 3%, and vacancy sits at 2.6%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Waverley (NSW) are Queens Park (85/100, median $3,550,000), Waverley (83/100, median $3,300,000), Bondi Beach (80/100, median $4,153,000), North Bondi (78/100, median $3,525,000), Bondi Junction (75/100, median $2,600,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Waverley (NSW), the median suburb property price is $3,550,000, median asking rent is $2250/wk, and median gross yield is 3%, with homes averaging 43 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Waverley include North Bondi (4.3%), Bondi Beach (4.1%), Queens Park (3.7%).

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

Waverley is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 73,345, approximately 31,561 dwellings, covering 9 sq km.

What are the best streets in Waverley (NSW)?

Every street across all 9 suburbs in Waverley is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.