Property investors in SYDNEY enjoyed capital gains of 4.47% over the last 12 months translating to lower returns compared with its peers in the territory.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in SYDNEY are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

SYDNEY posted a 9.63% growth in median prices over a three-year period. This is considerably lower than the gains it recorded over the past year.

Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $730 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $730 mark, reflecting a 4.27% increase in returns based on the current median price in SYDNEY.

SYDNEY, 2000 ranks 205th in NSW in terms of median property value increase and capital gains, based on year-to-date figures.

SYDNEY ranks 199th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 4.27% return.