Peakhurst
Peakhurst's most distinctive feature is its 47.5% work-from-home share, far above the 3.3% public transport share. The suburb has 12,079 residents across 3.63 square kilometres, creating a density of 3,331.5 people per square kilometre. Its median age of 41 is close to the national position, while 33.5% of residents were born overseas and university attainment is 37.7%, or 7.6 percentage points above the national comparison. Household income sits at the 66.5th percentile. Compared with nearby Riverwood, Peakhurst has a stronger family-house emphasis, reflected in 50.6% of families being couples with children and 56.9% of dwellings being separate houses.
Population
12,079
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,835/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
98
Peakhurst suits buyers looking for established family housing with some attached and apartment options. Separate houses account for 56.9% of dwellings, while semi-detached homes represent 24.1% and apartments 18.6%. Larger properties are common, with 35.4% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms and 36.4% containing 3 bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure of $2,500 needs to be tested against household income and recent comparable sales. Mortgage costs take 31.5% of household income, higher than the 24.0% rent-to-income figure, so borrowing capacity and cash-flow buffers matter. Buyers should compare land size, renovation needs and school enrolment zones rather than relying on dwelling type alone.
For Buyers
Peakhurst suits buyers looking for established family housing with some attached and apartment options. Separate houses account for 56.9% of dwellings, while semi-detached homes represent 24.1% and apartments 18.6%. Larger properties are common, with 35.4% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms and 36.4% containing 3 bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure of $2,500 needs to be tested against household income and recent comparable sales. Mortgage costs take 31.5% of household income, higher than the 24.0% rent-to-income figure, so borrowing capacity and cash-flow buffers matter. Buyers should compare land size, renovation needs and school enrolment zones rather than relying on dwelling type alone.
For Investors
Peakhurst has a moderate rental base, with 28.0% of occupied dwellings rented compared with 69.9% owned outright or with a mortgage. Weekly rent is $440 and the vacancy rate is 6.1%, which may give tenants more choice than in a tightly constrained market. Development activity is substantial at 99 applications in 12 months, including dual-occupancy examples with 2 dwellings, creating potential for additional rental supply and competition between properties. The growth outlook is 0.89% annually, driven primarily by overseas migration. Rent growth of 28.6% is higher than real income growth of 18.6%, supporting rental revenue but also highlighting affordability pressure. Investors should weigh yield, vacancy and redevelopment risk together.
Development Activity
Total DAs
494
Last 12 Months
98
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+3.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Peakhurst
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Demographics
Peakhurst has an older age profile than many family-growth suburbs, with a median age of 41 and an average household size of 2.7, only 0.2 above the national comparison. Overseas-born residents account for 33.5%, or 11.9 percentage points above the national figure. University attainment is 37.7%, 7.6 percentage points above the national comparison, supporting a sizeable professional and administrative workforce. English ancestry counts 2,405 residents, Chinese ancestry 1,878 and Greek ancestry 894. Mandarin is spoken by 400 residents, Arabic by 357 and Cantonese by 344. Household stability is notable, with 81.8% staying at the same address and turnover at 18.2%. Compared with nearby Riverwood, Peakhurst has a more settled household pattern linked to its larger family-housing base.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
56.9%
Houses
24.1%
Townhouse
18.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Peakhurst's housing mix is led by separate houses at 56.9%, followed by semi-detached dwellings at 24.1% and apartments at 18.6%. The bedroom profile is weighted toward family-sized homes: 36.4% have 3 bedrooms and 35.4% have 4 or more, while 19.7% have 2 bedrooms and 8.6% have 0 or 1. Tenure is divided between outright ownership at 32.5%, mortgage ownership at 37.4% and renting at 28.0%. The household income figure is $1,835 per week against a monthly mortgage figure of $2,500. Mortgage-to-income pressure is 31.5%, higher than rent-to-income pressure at 24.0%, because leveraged owners carry greater repayment exposure. Compared with apartment-oriented pockets around Mortdale, Peakhurst provides more access to family-sized housing, though attached dwellings remain significant.
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $440.
$750
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $850 · units $700
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$777
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
268
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.5% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.6%
Couples with children
31.3%
Couples, no children
16.7%
Single parent
3,159
Total families
Economy & Employment
Peakhurst's largest employment industries are healthcare at 15.0% with 542 workers, education at 11.7% with 423, professional and technical services at 10.8% with 390, construction at 9.4% with 341 and finance at 7.7% with 280. The main occupations are professionals at 1,341, clerical and administrative workers at 899, managers at 737, trades workers at 611 and community or personal service workers at 493. Unemployment is 4.3% among a labour force of 5,361, while the participation rate is 54.2%. Socioeconomic advantage is relatively strong: IEO and IER are both in decile 8, IRSAD is also decile 8, and IRSD is decile 7. The IRSD result is one decile lower than IRSAD, suggesting that overall advantage is not uniform across all households. Healthcare, education and professional services provide a broader base than construction alone.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
5,361
Unemployed
232
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.5%
Part-time
28.3%
Participation
54.2%
Employed
5,129
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.7%
Postgraduate
8.6%
Born Overseas
33.5%
Dwellings
4,129
Transport to Work
Peakhurst provides practical access to 3 government schools, comprising 2 primary schools and 1 secondary campus. Families should check enrolment zones against the exact address, since catchments can cross suburb boundaries. Daily travel is strongly car and home based: 44.4% travelled as a car driver and 47.5% worked from home, compared with only 3.3% using public transport and 1.3% walking or cycling. The public transport share is below the car-driver share, so households without a vehicle may need to plan connections carefully. Socioeconomic settings are favourable overall, with IRSAD in decile 8 and IEO in decile 8, both above the IRSD decile of 7. The combination of family housing, established schools and high remote-work participation supports a residential lifestyle, while transport choice remains less balanced than in rail-focused suburbs.
Drive
44.4%
Public Transport
3.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
47.5%
Population Forecast
+0.89%/yr
(+187 people/yr)
EstablishedPeakhurst is on a measured growth path, with the annual trend at 0.89%, below a 1% pace, and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 15.1% over 10 years, while the forecast shift is classified as Mixed rather than a single clear trajectory. Rent growth of 28.6% is higher than real income growth of 18.6%, showing that housing costs have been moving faster than earnings. The gentrification score is 30 and the stage is Early signs, consistent with gradual change rather than a completed transformation. Affordability moved from 61.5 in 2011 to 54.2 in 2021, although the broader affordability trend is labelled Improving. Development activity at 99 applications in 12 months may accelerate housing turnover and introduce more dual-occupancy stock.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+207
Net Internal / yr
-34
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +15% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +207/yr, Accelerating: 2% → 12%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Peakhurst compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peakhurst a good suburb to live in?
Peakhurst suits households wanting established family housing, local government schools and space for working from home. Separate houses make up 56.9% of dwellings, 47.5% work from home and the median age is 41. The trade-off is transport choice: 44.4% drive compared with 3.3% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Peakhurst?
A current median house price should be checked against recent comparable sales and the exact property type. Peakhurst has 56.9% separate houses and 35.4% of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers should compare like-for-like homes by land size, bedroom count and renovation condition.
What schools are in Peakhurst?
Peakhurst has 3 local government schools: 2 primary schools and 1 secondary campus. The local options include Peakhurst Public School, Peakhurst West Public School and Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus. Check the relevant enrolment zone for each address before committing to a property.
Is Peakhurst safe?
Peakhurst has 12,079 residents, but population size alone cannot establish whether every street is safe. For a current assessment, review the latest NSW Police incident information and compare nearby locations, while also inspecting the street at different times. Personal comfort can vary between busy roads, shopping areas and quieter residential streets.
Is Peakhurst good for property investment?
Peakhurst has a 28.0% rental share, weekly rent of $440 and 6.1% vacancy, giving investors a useful rental base but not a guarantee of strong returns. Development activity reached 99 applications in 12 months, while annual growth is forecast at 0.89%. Assess yield, maintenance and future competing supply together.
How is Peakhurst's population changing?
Growth is steady rather than rapid, with an annual trend of 0.89% and population change across the wider area of 15.1% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver. The gentrification score is 30 and the stage is Early signs, so change is progressing gradually rather than indicating a fully transformed market.
What languages are spoken in Peakhurst?
Peakhurst has a substantial overseas-born population at 33.5%. Mandarin is spoken by 400 residents, Arabic by 357, Cantonese by 344, Greek by 266 and Macedonian by 158. These language counts sit alongside English, Chinese and Greek ancestry groups of 2,405, 1,878 and 894 respectively.
What development is happening in Peakhurst?
There were 99 development applications in the latest 12-month period. Recent examples include attached and detached dual occupancies, each showing 2 dwellings, as well as residential accommodation. This level of activity may increase housing choice, but buyers should check whether nearby approvals could affect privacy, parking or future rental competition.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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