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Yarrawarrah

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2233
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YARRAWARRAH, 2233 delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Average median house prices in NSW have risen as a whole, pulling YARRAWARRAH, 2233 values up and netting property investors a capital gain of 6.88% for the past year.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,475,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in the suburb averaged 4.06% per annum over a 3-year period.

YARRAWARRAH now ranks at the th place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

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

Because of this real estate investors could earn a rental income of N/A based on current median home prices.

Regardless, it is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In YARRAWARRAH, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 27.6 days.

In 2016, 30 properties were sold in YARRAWARRAH during the past year, making it the 692nd most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

Yarrawarrah is a residential suburb in the Sutherland Shire, located about 32 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. It is positioned between Engadine to the south and Loftus to the north, with Heathcote Road forming part of its western boundary. The suburb is characterised by its elevated terrain on the Woronora Plateau and surrounding bushland, which contribute to its quiet residential setting.

The suburb has a population of around 2,700 people, according to the latest census. Most residents were born in Australia, with smaller communities from England, New Zealand and South Africa. English is the primary language spoken at home, alongside minority languages such as Greek and Italian. The demographic is family-oriented, with many households comprising couples with children, as well as older residents who have lived in the area for several decades. Detached housing is the dominant dwelling type, often set on larger blocks with leafy surrounds.

Public transport in Yarrawarrah is limited to bus services that connect the suburb to nearby Engadine and Loftus railway stations on the Illawarra line. From there, trains provide direct services to the Sydney CBD, Cronulla and Wollongong. The Princes Highway and Heathcote Road support road access, linking the suburb with southern Sydney and the Illawarra region. Private vehicles are the main form of transport due to the limited public transit options.

Essential services are located in neighbouring Engadine, which provides supermarkets, retail outlets, medical practices and community facilities. Educational needs are served by Yarrawarrah Public School, with additional primary and secondary schools available in Engadine and Loftus. Healthcare services are accessed at Sutherland Hospital and Kareena Private Hospital.

Recreational amenities in Yarrawarrah include local parks, playgrounds and reserves that provide open space for outdoor activities. The suburb’s bushland setting offers access to walking trails and natural outlooks, while nearby sporting fields and community clubs support organised sport. Proximity to the Royal National Park further enhances recreational opportunities, with extensive tracks for bushwalking, cycling and wildlife observation.

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