Waterloo NSW

Postcode 2017 · Sydney LGA

Waterloo is a well-established suburb in New South Wales within the Sydney local government area (postcode 2017). With a population of 16,379, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 33. Households earn a median income of $105K per year, with an average household size of 1.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Chinese, Australian.

The median house price in Waterloo is $1.9 million, having risen modestly 1.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $746,000 (-20.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $1100. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,500.

Waterloo is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 914, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 25 bus stops. The crime rate in the Sydney LGA is moderate at 7,409 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Waterloo offers a gross rental yield of 3.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.9M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 17.9x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +1.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.9M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability17.9x Stretched
Price Momentum+1.8% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$72,635
Mean Income$86,341
Earners11,384
YoY Change+1.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education10/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.9M
1.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$746K
-20.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$530
POPULATION
16,379
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age33
Household Size1.8
HH Income /wk$2,028
Personal Income /wk$1172
Mortgage /mth$2,500
CRIME (Sydney LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,409
Total Incidents17,580
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops25
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA914
Total Students105
Catholic1
Government1
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 938
Yudi Gunyi SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 890
Data: 2025