FairSquare/New South Wales/Chatswood
Suburb Dossier · NSW

Chatswood

Cashflow-positive at 2.0% yield with +12.5% 12m growth. Best suited to yield-first or SMSF investors. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +12.5% puts it ahead of the broader New South Wales median.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.4OUT OF 10
Median
$3.6M
house
Gross Yield
2.0%
derived
Weekly Rent
$1417
3-bed median
12m Growth
+12.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Chatswood

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
11km
Yield
derived from model
2.0%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$1417
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$3.6M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Growth PlayDefensive Hold
Model Tags
Momentum Building
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

9 of 12 signals locked. The model's full read is in the complete analysis.

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
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1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
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FAQ
01

Is Chatswood a good investment in 2026?

The model rates Chatswood a 6.4/10 and classifies it as "Workhorse Investment". Cashflow-positive at 2.0% yield with +12.5% 12m growth. Best suited to yield-first or SMSF investors. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +12.5% puts it ahead of the broader New South Wales median.

02

What is the rental yield in Chatswood?

Chatswood is tracking at a 2.0% gross rental yield with a median weekly rent of $1417 against a median house price of $3.6M. Full rent progression analysis is included in the complete model report.

03

How does the model value Chatswood?

The model derives the median price from our proprietary yield model, not from scraped listings or AI estimates. Weekly rent × 52 ÷ gross yield returns the median price — every number on this page traces back to that formula.

04

Which investor profiles does Chatswood suit?

Model signals align with: Growth Play, Defensive Hold. Avoidance profiles and risk flags are covered in the full model output.

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