Naremburn
Household income here sits in the 98.6th percentile nationally, yet the median house price slipped 20.3% from $2,045,000 in 2024 to $1,630,000 in 2025, a divergence worth reading carefully. The suburb scores decile 10 on three of four SEIFA indexes (IRSAD, IEO and IRSD), the top advantage tier, while the economic resources index reads only decile 5. That gap traces to an apartment-dominant stock, with 42.7% of dwellings being units against 37.8% separate houses, and a 36.3% renter share that depresses aggregate household wealth measures. University qualifications reach 67.3%, which is 37.2 points above national, and the median age of 39 runs 1.0 year below national, a younger professional skew packed into 1.25 square kilometres at 4,741 residents per km2.
Population
5,924
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,272/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
59
Median House
$1.8M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,830,000 median reflects a premium lower-North-Shore market, though PSI-derived figures show a sharp pullback, down 20.3% from a 2024 peak of $2,045,000 to $1,630,000 in 2025, so timing matters more than usual here. The stock is split, with only 37.8% separate houses against 42.7% apartments and 19.5% semi-detached, meaning a true detached purchase competes for scarce supply. Two-bedroom dwellings lead at 35.7% and three-bedroom at 34.7%, while 4-plus bedroom homes are just 17.6%, so larger families face limited options. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,500, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold because incomes sit in the 98.6th percentile. Mortgage holders (33.4%) slightly outnumber outright owners (30.3%), a younger-buyer signal compared with established blue-chip suburbs where outright ownership usually dominates.
For Buyers
The $1,830,000 median reflects a premium lower-North-Shore market, though PSI-derived figures show a sharp pullback, down 20.3% from a 2024 peak of $2,045,000 to $1,630,000 in 2025, so timing matters more than usual here. The stock is split, with only 37.8% separate houses against 42.7% apartments and 19.5% semi-detached, meaning a true detached purchase competes for scarce supply. Two-bedroom dwellings lead at 35.7% and three-bedroom at 34.7%, while 4-plus bedroom homes are just 17.6%, so larger families face limited options. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,500, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold because incomes sit in the 98.6th percentile. Mortgage holders (33.4%) slightly outnumber outright owners (30.3%), a younger-buyer signal compared with established blue-chip suburbs where outright ownership usually dominates.
For Investors
A 36.3% renter share and weekly rent of $602 give landlords a deep tenant pool, but the yield math is thin. Against the $1,830,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield near 1.7%, low even by inner-Sydney standards, so the case rests on capital growth rather than income. The 8.3% vacancy rate is elevated and points to oversupply in the apartment segment, which is 42.7% of dwellings. Demand support is strong on paper: net overseas migration adds about 305 residents a year against just 3 from internal moves, and rent grew 15.4% over the period. Development is moderate at 57 applications in 12 months, mostly single dwelling houses and alterations rather than new apartment supply, so the unit glut is unlikely to deepen. Forecast annual population growth of 1.96% supports tenant demand more than a flat blue-chip market would.
Development Activity
Total DAs
285
Last 12 Months
59
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+13.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 39 runs 1.0 year below national, younger than most premium suburbs, and the trajectory is gently aging, with the senior share up 2.8 points while the working-age share fell 1.8 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents reach 36.3%, which is 14.7 points above national. Ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,883), Irish (688) and Scottish (582), with Chinese (783) a strong third, and the top non-English languages are Cantonese (105 speakers), Mandarin (98) and Japanese (37). University qualifications at 67.3% run 37.2 points above national, among the highest anywhere. Average household size is 2.4, which is 0.1 below national, consistent with a professional family profile where couples with children (2,429) outnumber couples without (1,289). Christianity (2,486) leads religion, with Buddhism (141) and Hinduism (129) the notable minorities.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
37.8%
Houses
19.5%
Townhouse
42.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits fairly evenly: 30.3% own outright, 33.4% carry a mortgage and 36.3% rent. Mortgage holders edging out outright owners points to a younger buyer base compared with older blue-chip pockets where debt-free ownership dominates. The stock is 42.7% apartments and 19.5% semi-detached, leaving separate houses at just 37.8%, which keeps detached-house prices elevated through scarcity. Two-bedroom dwellings account for 35.7% and three-bedroom 34.7%, while 4-plus bedroom homes are 17.6%. The median house price fell from $2,045,000 to $1,630,000 across 2024-2025, a 20.3% one-year drop on PSI-derived data. Mortgage-to-income at 24.7% and rent-to-income at 18.4% both sit well below the 30% stress threshold, a comfort margin that exists only because household incomes reach the 98.6th percentile nationally.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,500
Rent / wk
$602
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,593
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.3%
Unoccupied
213
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.0%
Couples, no children
4,768
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce is concentrated in high-paying knowledge sectors: Professional/Tech leads at 21.8% (603 workers), Finance follows at 15.3% (422) and Healthcare at 12.8% (353), with Education at 8.7% and IT/Media at 5.1%. By occupation, Professionals (1,456) and Managers (839) together dominate, which aligns with the decile 10 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is low at 3.5% and the full-time employment rate is 74.2%. Participation reads 67.3%, healthy for the age profile, with 1,178 residents not in the labour force. One anomaly stands out: the IER economic resources score sits at decile 5 against decile 10 on the other three SEIFA indexes, because the 36.3% renter base and apartment-heavy stock depress aggregate household wealth even where personal incomes are high. Real incomes grew 9.5% over the decade.
Unemployment
3.4%
Labour Force
9,267
Unemployed
313
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
74.2%
Part-time
22.3%
Participation
67.3%
Employed
3,079
Occupations
Top Industries
University
67.3%
Postgraduate
21.5%
Born Overseas
36.3%
Dwellings
2,364
Transport to Work
Active and public transport see modest use for an inner-Sydney suburb: 19.2% walk or cycle and 9.3% take public transport, while 65.9% drive, above what the dense 4,741-per-km2 setting might suggest, reflecting limited rail access despite proximity to the lower North Shore. The suburb earns decile 10 on IRSAD, the top advantage tier nationally, and decile 10 on IRSD for relative disadvantage, meaning very few residents face deprivation. Volunteering runs at 17.9% and only 2.8% (162 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a younger, affluent base at a median age of 39. No schools are recorded inside the 1.25 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for the compact footprint. Both rent-to-income (18.4%) and mortgage-to-income (24.7%) stay below the 30% stress threshold.
Drive
65.9%
Public Transport
9.3%
Walk / Cycle
19.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.96%/yr
(+270 people/yr)
EstablishedForecasts put annual population growth at 1.96%, or about 270 people a year, classifying Naremburn as an established suburb with steady momentum rather than a flat blue-chip market. Overseas migration is the primary driver, adding around 305 residents annually against just 3 from net internal moves, so growth is import-led. The gentrification stage reads early signs at a score of 39, supported by a strong overseas inflow and an accelerating arrival rate that lifted from 13% to 24%. Affordability improved from 43.6% in 2011 to 37.3% in 2021, a falling stress ratio that reflects rising local incomes more than cheaper housing. With rent up 15.4% over the period and the younger-than-national median age of 39, demand drivers point upward, though the recent 20.3% price correction tempers near-term expectations.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+305
Net Internal / yr
+3
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +41% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +305/yr, Accelerating: 13% → 24%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Naremburn compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Naremburn a good suburb to live in?
Naremburn ranks in decile 10 on IRSAD, IEO and IRSD, the top advantage tier nationally, with household income in the 98.6th percentile. University qualifications reach 67.3%, which is 37.2 points above national. The main trade-offs are a high $1,830,000 median house price and an 8.3% apartment vacancy rate.
What is the median house price in Naremburn?
The median house price is $1,830,000. PSI-derived figures show a 20.3% fall from a 2024 peak of $2,045,000 to $1,630,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $602 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $3,500, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.7%, below the 30% stress line.
What schools are in Naremburn?
No schools are recorded inside the 1.25 km2 Naremburn boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with university qualifications at 67.3%, which is 37.2 points above the national figure.
Is Naremburn safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Naremburn in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 10 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the highest tier, and only 2.8% of its 5,924 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Naremburn good for property investment?
Rent of $602 a week against a $1,830,000 median gives a gross yield near 1.7%, low, and the 8.3% vacancy rate signals some apartment oversupply. Net overseas migration of about 305 a year and forecast growth of 1.96% support demand, but returns lean on capital growth more than yield.
How is Naremburn's population changing?
Population growth is forecast at 1.96% a year, about 270 people, driven mainly by overseas migration of roughly 305 residents annually against just 3 from internal moves. The profile is gently aging, with the senior share up 2.8 points and the working-age share down 1.8 points over the decade.
What languages are spoken in Naremburn?
About 36.3% of residents were born overseas, 14.7 points above the national figure. English is the dominant language, with Cantonese (105 speakers), Mandarin (98), Japanese (37) and Arabic (34) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a notable Chinese ancestry of 783 residents.
How much development is happening in Naremburn?
There were 57 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Most are single dwelling houses and alterations rather than new apartment supply, consistent with an established suburb where apartments already make up 42.7% of the stock and forecast population growth runs at 1.96% a year.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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