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FairSquare's model rates Coniston, New South Wales 6.5 out of 10 (Hidden Gem) as of June 2026.
Coniston, strategically positioned within the dynamic Illawarra region, has demonstrated robust 10.5% capital growth over the past 12 months, indicating strong investor confidence beyond Sydney's immediate commuter zone. The suburb's extremely low 1.2% vacancy rate and high 8/10 demand score, coupled with limited supply, highlight a highly competitive rental market driven by a stable local tenant demographic. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +10.5% puts it ahead of the broader New South Wales median.
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Unlock 9 signals — A$25 →FairSquare's model rates Coniston, New South Wales 6.5 out of 10 (Hidden Gem) as of June 2026. Coniston, strategically positioned within the dynamic Illawarra region, has demonstrated robust 10.5% capital growth over the past 12 months, indicating strong investor confidence beyond Sydney's immediate commuter zone. The suburb's extremely low 1.2% vacancy rate and high 8/10 demand score, coupled with limited supply, highlight a highly competitive rental market driven by a stable local tenant demographic.
The median house price in Coniston, NSW is $1.08M. Weekly rent of $720 against a 3.5% gross yield underpins this figure.
Coniston has a gross rental yield of 3.5%, with a median weekly rent of $720. 12-month price growth is tracking at +10.5%.
Based on its market signals, Coniston aligns with: Growth Play.