Check another suburbYour suburb, scored · Data as of Oct 2026
Flinders, NSW
R-Score 81 / 100 — ranked #3,051 of 15,286 suburbs this month
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.
Scores describe measured market conditions — not personal advice, and not a forecast.
Suburb averages hide a lot. Check how your street compares with the rest of Flinders →
Is Flinders a buy right now? Get our verdict + the 5 best streets
Our read on Flinders, the Top 5 streets to target, and the score, price, rent and market-speed trends behind it. Instant, free, and a copy lands in your inbox.
- Our read: is Flinders a buy right now?
- The Top 5 streets in Flinders to target
- 18-month R-Score trend + what's driving it
- 3-year price, rent & days-on-market charts
- Unlocks every Street Score report in Flinders
Best Streets in Flinders, NSW
Compare every street in Flinders (NSW) on the Street Score →
Other High-Scoring Suburbs in Shellharbour (NSW)
- CalderwoodR-Score 91/100 · Streets →
- Shell CoveR-Score 78/100 · Streets →
- DunmoreR-Score 74/100 · Streets →
- ShellharbourR-Score 74/100 · Streets →
- TullimbarR-Score 73/100 · Streets →
- Barrack PointR-Score 72/100 · Streets →
| Indicator | Flinders Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 81 / 100 | Ranked #3,051 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $1,175,000 | +2% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $840/wk | Implies a 3.7% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.5% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 93 days | Part of Shellharbour (NSW) council area (LGA avg R-Score 66/100) |
Buyer's Agent & Quantitative Due Diligence
Considering buying an investment property in Flinders, NSW?
Since 2011, Ripehouse Advisory has helped Australian investors screen 15,000 suburbs and 518,000+ streets to avoid high-public-housing blocks, flood/overlay traps, and underperforming pockets. Speak with our team before you make an offer.
Flinders NSW FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Flinders, NSW
Is Flinders NSW a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Flinders (NSW 2528) scores 81/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #3,051 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $1,175,000, median rent of $840/wk, gross yield of 3.7%, and vacancy of 1.5%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Flinders NSW?
The current median property price in Flinders (NSW) is $1,175,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +2% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Flinders currently spend a median of 93 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Flinders NSW?
In Flinders (NSW), the median weekly asking rent is $840/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 3.7%. The suburb vacancy rate is 1.5% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Flinders NSW?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Flinders against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Flinders Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Flinders NSW located in?
Flinders (NSW, postcode 2528, 2529) is located in the Shellharbour council area (LGA) within Greater Wollongong. Across Shellharbour, the council-wide average R-Score is 66/100 across 21 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.