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Wattle Grove

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2173
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,342,500.

The upward trend in home prices in WATTLE GROVE, 2173 averaged 10.11% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $750 mark, reflecting a 2.91% increase in returns based on the current median price in WATTLE GROVE.

An average of 7.17 real estate transactions take place per month in WATTLE GROVE which translates to 86 per annum.

86 properties were sold in WATTLE GROVE in 2016, making it the 74th most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

WATTLE GROVE, 2173 places 800th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Wattle Grove sits about 30 kilometres south‑west of the Sydney central business district, located within Liverpool Council along the border of the expansive Holsworthy Barracks.

The suburb covers approximately 2.4 square kilometres and recorded a population of 8,886 in 2021, a slight decrease from 8,952 in 2016. It registers as a family‑centred community, with the predominant age group aged 0–9 years and average household size around 3.3 persons.

About 67 per cent of residents were Australia-born, while significant overseas-born communities include India, Egypt, the Philippines and China. Around 66 per cent use English at home; other languages include Arabic and Mandarin.

Public transport takes a secondary role, with roughly 2.5 per cent of commuters using it and nearly 40 per cent relying on cars. Over 38 per cent work from home, reflecting changing travel patterns.

Bus routes 901 and 902 provide connections to Holsworthy and Liverpool railway stations, offering onward travel toward Central via the T8 line.

Residents access essential facilities through the Wattle Grove Plaza, which houses a Coles supermarket, pharmacy and eateries since its reopening in 2007. The precinct also includes the Wattle Grove Club Hotel and smaller shops.

Numerous educational institutions serve local families, including Wattle Grove Public School, Holsworthy Primary and High Schools, St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox College and St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School.

Recreational opportunities abound, with around 19 parks covering nearly 12 per cent of the suburb. Wattle Grove Lake forms the centrepiece, encircled by Lakeside Park, which offers walking trails, playgrounds and fitness zones. The artificial lake supports birdlife in a wildlife refuge.

The locality benefits from robust motorway links, positioned close to the M5 and M7. This facilitates convenient vehicle access to neighbouring centres and the broader Sydney area.

Wattle Grove presents a leafy, well-established suburban environment structured around family life, local amenities and green spaces, while transport, health and wider services remain accessible via public transport and nearby hubs.

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