Corrimal, NSW 2518

What the market data is signalling

House prices are rising faster than rents: +7.6% YoY price growth versus +3.8% YoY rent growth, which points to a capital-growth-led cycle for buyers who can hold long term. The indicative gross yield of 3.41% sits above the common 3% threshold and supports cashflow while capital gains dominate returns. Supply-side constraints — 0.20% Stock on Market, 1.61 months Inventory and a vacancy rate of 0.86% — are creating upward pressure on both rents and pricing, even as days on market remain neutral at 36 days. For a live view of how Corrimal sits across the market, see the Markets in the Moment (MiM™) heatmap.

Who lives in Corrimal — and why it matters for investors

Corrimal records an IRSAD decile of 6, signalling moderate relative socio-economic advantage. The local tenure and dwelling mix are both in the neutral band: renter/owner at 32% and units/houses at 36%. That demographic mix and the adult population of 6,972 across 3,637 dwellings support steady local demand while limiting extreme volatility—read more on how socio-economic mix influences market behaviour in the IRSAD Crossover study.

Why suburb-level data matters for Corrimal

Council-level averages can hide distinct pockets — Corrimal's own metrics tell a focused story. The typical house price of $1,372,032, gross yield of 3.41%, very low Stock on Market at 0.20%, tight Inventory at 1.61 months and neutral 36 days on market are all suburb-specific signals investors should weigh on their own merits. For methodological context on why you should screen at suburb level, see LGA vs Suburb research.

Grab the full Corrimal data guide for a downloadable breakdown of these and more metrics.

What's behind the RCS™ score of 58

HtAG's RCS™ (composite) score of 58 bundles three independent dimensions — risk minimisation, capital-growth potential and cashflow resilience — into one benchmark. Reading the sub-score breakdown matters because an identical composite can mask differing strengths (for example, stronger capital potential but weaker short-term cashflow). Learn how the RCS™ is built, then open Corrimal in HtAG Copilot to explore the sub-scores and scenario testing.

Forward signals to watch

vacancy rate — currently 0.86%: sustained sub‑1% vacancy usually signals a tight rental market and puts upward pressure on rents over the next 12–24 months, increasing landlord leverage.

building approvals ratio — currently 0.81%: a neutral approvals reading suggests modest new supply pipelines, meaning little immediate relief for tight inventory unless approvals trend higher.

Sydney cycle phase: any material shift in the Sydney cycle (acceleration or slowdown) would typically ripple into Illawarra suburbs like Corrimal via migration and investment flows, so watch city-wide momentum as a governor on local price direction.