FairSquare/New South Wales/Petersham
Suburb Dossier · NSW · 2049

Petersham

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FairSquare's model rates Petersham, New South Wales 6.2 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.

Petersham represents a workhorse investment opportunity, strategically positioned just 5km from the Central Business District, driving consistent demand from a professional tenant base. Its critically low 1.2% vacancy rate, alongside an undersupplied market, ensures reliable income and supports capital growth despite a lower initial yield. Constrained supply means downward price pressure is structurally limited.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.2OUT OF 10
Median
$2.27M
house
Gross Yield
2.5%
derived
Weekly Rent
$1085
3-bed median
12m Growth
+7.0%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Petersham

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
5km
Yield
derived from model
2.5%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$1085
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$2.27M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Defensive Hold
Model Tags
Supply Constrained
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Low
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 ·

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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
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Petersham a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Petersham, New South Wales 6.2 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Petersham represents a workhorse investment opportunity, strategically positioned just 5km from the Central Business District, driving consistent demand from a professional tenant base. Its critically low 1.2% vacancy rate, alongside an undersupplied market, ensures reliable income and supports capital growth despite a lower initial yield.

02

What is the median house price in Petersham?

The median house price in Petersham, NSW is $2.27M. Weekly rent of $1085 against a 2.5% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Petersham?

Petersham has a gross rental yield of 2.5%, with a median weekly rent of $1085. 12-month price growth is tracking at +7.0%.

04

Which investor profiles does Petersham suit?

Based on its market signals, Petersham aligns with: Defensive Hold.

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