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Area of Inner West

Population

182,818

Area of Inner West is a Local Government Area in Australia comprising 21 suburbs with a population of 182,818 residents. For property investors analysing Area of Inner West capital growth potential, this council area ranks in the top 40% of Australian LGAs for investment opportunity based on our proprietary scoring algorithm.

The current median house price in Area of Inner West is approximately $2.3M, making it a premium market suited to capital growth strategies. Area of Inner West property investment fundamentals show moderate signals, supported by positive population growth trends and healthy employment diversity across industries.

Growth Performance Prediction

Top 40% of areas

Since 2015, the Picki High Performance Growth algorithm has been selecting the best places to invest across Australia. Over that time it has been responsible for selecting over 400 million dollars worth of properties for property investors and has generated 110% higher capital growth when compared to the average.

Overall Growth Potential

60%Average

Outperforms 60% of all LGAs

Key Market Indicators

Good Employment Health

Employment Score

5/5

Good Lifestyle Factors

Life Score

4/5

Good New Projects Upcoming

Project Score

4/5

Investment Outlook

This area shows good growth potential with positive indicators across most key market factors, suggesting promising conditions for property investment.

Em

Employment Diveristy

Health Care and Social Assistance - 13.00%

Retail Trade - 11.00%

Accommodation and Food Services - 9.00%

Education and Training - 9.00%

Others - 58.00%

Commute Time

10mins

4kms

Common Transport Methods
car40%
train19%
bus10%
Income Growth

Average Income

21 Suburbs in Area of Inner West

Ordered by Best Projected Short Term Growth (Green = Buying window)

Trend Indicators:

Price/yield increasing compared to previous period
Price/yield decreasing compared to previous period
Suburb Name
Asking Price
Yield
Balmain East
$3.6m
1.93%
Haberfield
$2.7m
2.39%
Newtown (NSW)
$1.9m
3.12%
Stanmore (NSW)
$1.8m
2.97%
Sydenham (NSW)
$1.5m
2.97%
Balmain
$2.5m
2.30%
Lilyfield
$2.0m
2.44%
Rozelle
$2.1m
2.31%
Dulwich Hill
$2.0m
2.37%
Lewisham (NSW)
$2.0m
3.07%
Petersham
$2.1m
2.54%
Ashfield (NSW)
$2.2m
2.29%
Tempe
$1.6m
3.19%
Birchgrove
$3.0m
2.32%
St Peters (NSW)
$1.5m
2.63%
Marrickville
$1.7m
2.52%
Annandale (NSW)
$2.3m
3.09%

Area of Inner West Property Investment FAQs

Is Area of Inner West a good area for property investment in 2026?

Area of Inner West ranks in the top 40% of all Australian Local Government Areas for property investment potential. Area of Inner West shows moderate investment potential with balanced risk-reward characteristics. The area offers opportunities for investors seeking stable returns, though individual suburb analysis is recommended to identify the best pockets within the council area.

What is the median house price in Area of Inner West?

The current median house price across Area of Inner West is approximately $2.3M. This median price reflects sales data from properties across all 21 suburbs within the Local Government Area. As a premium property market, Area of Inner West typically attracts investors focused on capital appreciation and wealth preservation rather than high rental yields.

What are the best suburbs to invest in Area of Inner West?

Area of Inner West contains 21 suburbs, each with unique investment characteristics and suburb scores. The best suburbs for investment within Area of Inner West depend on your investment strategy - whether you're seeking capital growth, rental yield, or a balanced approach. Use our suburb analysis tools to compare all 21 suburbs in Area of Inner West ranked by our proprietary suburb score, which factors in price growth trends, rental yields, vacancy rates, and demographic indicators.

What is the capital growth outlook for Area of Inner West?

Area of Inner West's capital growth outlook is moderate based on current market indicators. Area of Inner West shows stable growth fundamentals with some suburbs outperforming others. Investors should focus on suburbs with above-average suburb scores for the best capital growth potential within this LGA.

What is the population of Area of Inner West?

Area of Inner West has a population of approximately 182,818 residents across its 21 suburbs. Population growth is a key indicator for property investment as it drives housing demand. Monitor population trends in Area of Inner West as part of your investment research to understand future housing demand.

How many suburbs are in Area of Inner West council area?

Area of Inner West Local Government Area contains 21 suburbs. Each suburb has its own property market dynamics, median prices, and investment potential. When investing in Area of Inner West, it's important to analyse individual suburbs rather than relying solely on LGA-level data. Our platform provides detailed suburb scores and analytics for all 21 suburbs to help you identify the best investment opportunities within Area of Inner West.

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