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FairSquare's model rates Earlwood, New South Wales 6.0 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.
Earlwood presents a workhorse investment opportunity, leveraging its inner-ring Sydney location 11 kilometres from the CBD to deliver consistent capital growth, as evidenced by 12.5% price appreciation over the past year. Extremely low supply and a 0.8% vacancy rate ensure robust tenant demand and income stability despite a modest gross yield. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +12.5% puts it ahead of the broader New South Wales median.
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Unlock 9 signals — A$25 →FairSquare's model rates Earlwood, New South Wales 6.0 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Earlwood presents a workhorse investment opportunity, leveraging its inner-ring Sydney location 11 kilometres from the CBD to deliver consistent capital growth, as evidenced by 12.5% price appreciation over the past year. Extremely low supply and a 0.8% vacancy rate ensure robust tenant demand and income stability despite a modest gross yield.
The median house price in Earlwood, NSW is $1.85M. Weekly rent of $910 against a 2.6% gross yield underpins this figure.
Earlwood has a gross rental yield of 2.6%, with a median weekly rent of $910. 12-month price growth is tracking at +12.5%.
Based on its market signals, Earlwood aligns with: Growth Play, Defensive Hold.