Vineyard
A median age of 50 sits 10 years above the national average, making Vineyard one of the older resident bases in north-western Sydney. The suburb is small at 1,143 people across 10.62 square kilometres, yet it recorded 57 development applications in the past 12 months, pointing to a locality under quiet transformation. Household income falls in the 26th percentile nationally, well below state norms, even as house prices rose 48.7% from $723,000 in 2024 to $1,075,000 in 2025. That gap between income and price is the central tension shaping who can afford to stay, and who is being priced out.
Population
1,143
Median Age
50.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,214/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
62
Median House
$920K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $1,075,000 in 2025, up from $723,000 in 2024, a one-year gain of 48.7% that outpaces most comparable NSW corridors. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, but against a household income in the 26th percentile nationally, the mortgage-to-income ratio hits 41.2%, well above the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses make up 66.5% of dwellings, higher than the apartment-dense urban average, with 32.8% of homes having four or more bedrooms. Outright owners are unusually common at 56.3%, which is above national norms and reflects long-tenured residents rather than recent buyers. For first-home buyers, the stress ratio and high price point warrant careful cashflow modelling.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,075,000 in 2025, up from $723,000 in 2024, a one-year gain of 48.7% that outpaces most comparable NSW corridors. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, but against a household income in the 26th percentile nationally, the mortgage-to-income ratio hits 41.2%, well above the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses make up 66.5% of dwellings, higher than the apartment-dense urban average, with 32.8% of homes having four or more bedrooms. Outright owners are unusually common at 56.3%, which is above national norms and reflects long-tenured residents rather than recent buyers. For first-home buyers, the stress ratio and high price point warrant careful cashflow modelling.
For Investors
With 25.8% of residents renting and weekly rent at $450, Vineyard offers a landlord pool, though the numbers need context. Against the $1,075,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield under 2.2%, lower than most investor benchmarks. The vacancy rate of 8.6% is elevated compared to tight Sydney markets and signals limited near-term rental pricing power. Development activity is substantial at 57 applications in 12 months, including new dwelling applications, suggesting future supply will compete for tenants. The 48.7% price jump in one year is striking but based on just two data points, so extrapolating it as a trend carries risk. Investment returns here rest on land value appreciation rather than yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
391
Last 12 Months
62
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-56.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Vineyard iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Vineyard Public School
K-6 · 97 students
Demographics
Vineyard's median age of 50 runs 10 years above the national figure, the clearest signal that this is an established, older-resident community. University qualifications reach only 14.9%, which is 15.2 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting an occupational mix weighted toward trades and manual work rather than knowledge professions. English ancestry leads at 367 residents, followed by Maltese (111) and Irish (108), giving the suburb an Anglo-Celtic and Mediterranean character. Overseas-born residents account for 20.6%, roughly 1 percentage point below the national average. Average household size is 2.4, just below the national norm, consistent with couples-without-children households, which make up 28.3% of families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
66.5%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
22.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Vineyard is dominated by outright owners at 56.3%, well above national levels, while mortgage holders account for just 17.9% and renters 25.8%. This outright-owner majority reflects the older median age: many residents bought decades ago and have since paid off their loans. The stock leans toward larger formats, with 32.8% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms and 66.5% being separate houses, compared to 22.9% apartments. Price history shows the median moved from $723,000 in 2024 to $1,075,000 in 2025, a 48.7% shift. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 41.2% flags affordability pressure for households at the 26th income percentile nationally.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$640
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.6%
Unoccupied
39
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
37.1% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
41.2% stressed
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.3%
Couples, no children
789
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the dominant industry, employing 23.4% of workers (56 people), more than double the next sector, which reflects the suburb's role in Sydney's north-western growth corridor where new estates drive sustained trade demand. Retail and Healthcare each account for roughly 10%, followed by Transport at 9.6% and Manufacturing at 9.2%. Occupation data shows Managers and Clerical/Admin each near 66 workers, with Labourers and Machinery/Drivers close behind, confirming a blue-collar and service-sector workforce rather than a professional one. The full-time employment rate is 62.7% and unemployment sits at 5.3%. The participation rate of 38.2% is low compared to national norms, driven by the high share of residents outside the labour force, likely retirees given the median age of 50.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.7%
Part-time
32.0%
Participation
38.2%
Employed
359
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.9%
Postgraduate
3.9%
Born Overseas
20.6%
Dwellings
406
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 80% of residents drive to work, above the national average, which is expected given the low density of 107.6 people per km2 and limited transit infrastructure in this corridor. Walking and cycling account for 10.2% of commutes, modest but not negligible for a low-density suburb. No schools are recorded within the Vineyard boundary in this dataset, so families rely on neighbouring suburbs. Crime data is not available for this suburb. The volunteering rate is 8.6%, and 7.7% of residents need daily assistance, a figure that is elevated relative to the suburb's size and consistent with an older population where chronic health conditions are more common than the national average.
Drive
80.0%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
10.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Vineyard compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vineyard a good suburb to live in?
Vineyard suits established owner-occupiers rather than newcomers on tight budgets. The median age of 50 is 10 years above the national figure, outright ownership reaches 56.3%, and 82% of residents stayed put over the measured period. The main drawbacks are high car dependency (80% drive), no recorded schools within the boundary, and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 41.2% for those buying at today's prices.
What is the median house price in Vineyard?
The median house price in Vineyard is $1,075,000 as of 2025, up from $723,000 in 2024, a 48.7% increase in one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167. Weekly rent is $450. Household income sits in the 26th percentile nationally, making affordability a genuine constraint for buyers entering at current prices.
What schools are in Vineyard?
No schools are recorded within the Vineyard (2765) boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local university qualification rate is 14.9%, which is 15.2 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a workforce concentrated in trades, retail and transport rather than graduate-entry roles.
Is Vineyard safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Vineyard in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb has a low population density of 107.6 people per km2 and an 82% residential stability rate, meaning most residents stay long-term, which is associated with lower community-level crime risk. Formal crime data should be checked with NSW Police or the Bureau of Crime Statistics.
Is Vineyard good for property investment?
The 48.7% price rise from $723,000 to $1,075,000 in one year is striking, but the gross rental yield is under 2.2% against a $450 weekly rent. The vacancy rate of 8.6% is elevated compared to tighter Sydney markets. With 57 development applications in 12 months and new dwelling construction underway, future rental supply will increase. Investment here is a capital growth play, not an income play.
How is Vineyard's population changing?
Vineyard's current population is 1,143 across 10.62 square kilometres, giving a density of just 107.6 people per km2. Residential turnover is low at 18%, with 82% of residents remaining in place. Development activity of 57 applications in 12 months, including new dwellings, suggests the suburb is in an early growth phase as north-western Sydney's infrastructure expands.
How much development is happening in Vineyard?
Vineyard recorded 57 development applications in the past 12 months, high relative to its 1,143 residents. Applications range from Complying Development Certificates for pools and additions to full Development Applications for new dwelling houses, consistent with a corridor absorbing Sydney's north-western growth. This volume of activity is one reason the median price rose 48.7% in a single 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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