Peakhurst
Peakhurst's defining trait is family scale inside a compact 3.63 sq km suburb, with 12,079 residents and density of 3,331.5 people per sq km. It sits older than the national profile at age 41, while 33.5% of residents were born overseas, 11.9 percentage points above national. Compared with nearby Riverwood and Mortdale, Peakhurst reads less rail centred because 84.6% drive to work and only 6.3% use public transport. Household income is in the 66.5 percentile and SEIFA IRSAD is decile 8, supporting stable demand.
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
108
Median House
$1.4M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers face a high entry price, with a median house price of $1,400,000 and the latest price series at $1,467,500 in 2025. The appeal is space: 56.9% of dwellings are separate houses, 24.1% are semi detached and 35.4% have 4 or more bedrooms, which is useful for families trading up. The trade off is debt pressure, because mortgage repayments take 31.5% of income and the suburb sits above national on household income at the 66.5 percentile, but not enough to make borrowing easy.
For Buyers
Homebuyers face a high entry price, with a median house price of $1,400,000 and the latest price series at $1,467,500 in 2025. The appeal is space: 56.9% of dwellings are separate houses, 24.1% are semi detached and 35.4% have 4 or more bedrooms, which is useful for families trading up. The trade off is debt pressure, because mortgage repayments take 31.5% of income and the suburb sits above national on household income at the 66.5 percentile, but not enough to make borrowing easy.
For Investors
Peakhurst has a moderate rental base, with 28.6% of homes rented and a median rent of $440 per week. Vacancy at 6.1% is higher than investors usually want, so tenant selection and pricing matter more than in tighter markets. The counterweight is activity: 101 development applications in 12 months point to renewal and dual occupancy interest. Rent growth in the forecast shift is 28.6%, while net overseas migration averages 207 people a year, so demand is being supported by population inflow.
Development Activity
Total DAs
468
Last 12 Months
108
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+35.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Peakhurst iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Peakhurst South Public School
K-6 · 313 students
Peakhurst Public School
K-6 · 412 students
Peakhurst West Public School
K-6 · 291 students
Georges River College Peakhurst Campus
7-10 · 758 students
Demographics
Peakhurst is a mature, multicultural suburb rather than a young renter market. The median age is 41, which is 1.0 year above national, and the average household size is 2.7, 0.2 above national. Overseas born residents make up 33.5%, 11.9 percentage points above national, while university attainment is 37.7%, 7.6 points above national. English, Chinese and Greek ancestries are prominent, and Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Greek and Macedonian add daily language depth.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
56.9%
Houses
24.1%
Townhouse
18.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is still weighted to family dwellings: 56.9% separate houses, 24.1% semi detached and apartments below 1 in 5 at 18.6%. Prices rose from $1,300,000 in 2024 to $1,467,500 in 2025, a 12.9% gain, with the latest quarter also the peak. Compared with Riverwood and Mortdale, where station apartment living is more visible, Peakhurst's 36.4% share of 3 bedroom homes and 35.4% share of 4 plus bedroom homes explain its family buyer focus. Ownership is solid, with 33.2% owned outright and 38.2% mortgaged.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wk
$440
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
20.5%
Couples, no children
9,731
Total families
Economy & Employment
Peakhurst's workforce leans into stable service sectors. Healthcare employs 542 people, or 15.0%, followed by education at 11.7%, professional and tech at 10.8%, construction at 9.4% and finance at 7.7%. Occupations are higher skill overall, led by 1,341 professionals, 899 clerical and admin workers and 737 managers. SEIFA is consistently above average, with IEO decile 8, IER decile 8, IRSAD decile 8 and IRSD decile 7; the slightly lower disadvantage score fits the 5.1% unemployment rate and 7.8% needing assistance.
Unemployment
3.0%
Labour Force
12,559
Unemployed
376
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.2%
Part-time
28.7%
Participation
45.9%
Employed
4,301
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.7%
Postgraduate
8.6%
Born Overseas
33.5%
Dwellings
4,129
Transport to Work
Peakhurst suits car based families more than train commuters. Public transport use is 6.3%, below the 84.6% car driver share, and only 2.4% walk or cycle, so daily convenience depends on roads and local services. Schooling is a practical strength, with 4 local government schools and an ICSEA range from 1008 to 1061. Peakhurst South Public School leads at 1061 with 313 students, followed by Peakhurst Public School at 1043 with 412. IRSAD decile 8 points to above average social advantage, supporting local amenity demand.
Drive
84.6%
Public Transport
6.3%
Walk / Cycle
2.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.89%/yr
(+187 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is measured rather than speculative. The forecast trend adds 0.89% a year, or 187 people annually, which is lower than boom corridor pacing but consistent with an established suburb. Migration is the main driver: overseas migration averages +207 people a year, while internal migration averages -34, so churn is being offset by arrivals from abroad. The medium scenario reaches 22,119 by 2031. Gentrification is rated score 30 at the Early signs stage, with a Mixed shift and 18.6% real income growth.
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?
Yes for buyers who want family housing and can manage car based routines. Peakhurst has 56.9% separate houses, 4 local schools and an IRSAD decile of 8, which is above average, but only 6.3% of commuters use public transport.
What is the median house price in Peakhurst?
The median house price is $1,400,000, while the latest price series shows $1,467,500 in 2025. Prices are 12.9% higher than the 2024 figure of $1,300,000, with the latest quarter also the recorded peak.
What schools are in Peakhurst?
Peakhurst has 4 local government schools. Peakhurst South Public School has ICSEA 1061 and 313 enrolments, Peakhurst Public School has ICSEA 1043 and 412 enrolments, and Georges River College Peakhurst Campus has 758 students.
Is Peakhurst safe?
Peakhurst's safety should be checked at street level because no current suburb crime rate per 1,000 is available to benchmark. Socioeconomic indicators are stronger than average, with IRSD decile 7 and IRSAD decile 8.
Is Peakhurst good for property investment?
Peakhurst can suit investors seeking renewal and family tenant demand, but vacancy of 6.1% is higher than a tight rental market. Positives include 28.6% renters, $440 median weekly rent and 101 development applications in 12 months.
How is Peakhurst's population changing?
The forecast trend is modest, at 0.89% growth a year or about 187 people annually. Overseas migration is the main driver at +207 people a year, compared with internal migration of -34, and the medium scenario reaches 22,119 by 2031.
What languages are spoken in Peakhurst?
Peakhurst has a multilingual profile, with 33.5% of residents born overseas, 11.9 percentage points above national. Common non English languages include Mandarin with 400 speakers, Arabic with 357, Cantonese with 344 and Greek with 266.
Is there much development in Peakhurst?
Yes. There were 101 development applications in the past 12 months, including dwelling house and dual occupancy activity. That is a meaningful renewal signal for an established suburb, especially alongside 24.1% semi detached housing.
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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