FairSquare/New South Wales/St Leonards
Suburb Dossier · NSW · 2065

St Leonards

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FairSquare's model rates St Leonards, New South Wales 5.8 out of 10 (Proceed with Caution) as of June 2026.

St Leonards attracts affluent tenants willing to pay premium weekly rents, evidenced by its low 1.8% vacancy rate and strong demand for properties just 7km from the CBD. While the suburb has seen 6.5% price growth, a high supply pipeline presents a notable structural risk to future capital appreciation and keeps gross yields compressed at 2.8%, warranting a cautious investment approach.

Model Verdict
Proceed with Caution
5.8OUT OF 10
Median
$2.22M
house
Gross Yield
2.8%
derived
Weekly Rent
$1184
3-bed median
12m Growth
+6.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued St Leonards

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
7km
Yield
derived from model
2.8%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$1184
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$2.22M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Income Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
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 ·

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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 St Leonards a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates St Leonards, New South Wales 5.8 out of 10 (Proceed with Caution) as of June 2026. St Leonards attracts affluent tenants willing to pay premium weekly rents, evidenced by its low 1.8% vacancy rate and strong demand for properties just 7km from the CBD. While the suburb has seen 6.5% price growth, a high supply pipeline presents a notable structural risk to future capital appreciation and keeps gross yields compressed at 2.8%, warranting a cautious investment approach.

02

What is the median house price in St Leonards?

The median house price in St Leonards, NSW is $2.22M. Weekly rent of $1184 against a 2.8% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in St Leonards?

St Leonards has a gross rental yield of 2.8%, with a median weekly rent of $1184. 12-month price growth is tracking at +6.5%.

04

Which investor profiles does St Leonards suit?

Based on its market signals, St Leonards aligns with: Income Hold.

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