Petersham NSW 2049 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Petersham is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2049). The median sale price is $1.29M (+119% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $670/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.7%. It has a population of about 8,200 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $985,000 |
| 2022 | $1,250,500 |
| 2023 | $1,262,500 |
| 2024 | $1,370,000 |
| 2025 | $1,205,000 |
| 2026 | $1,295,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $600 |
| 2-bedroom | $780 |
| 3-bedroom | $870 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (52% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 8,200
- Median age: 36
- Median weekly household income: $2,217
- Average household size: 2.2
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1119 · 98th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1147 · 99th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Petersham
- Fort Street High School · Secondary School
- Taverners Hill Infants School · Infants School
- NSW School of Languages · Secondary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Petersham Station (train), about 0.1 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $1,310,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Petersham?
The median sale price in Petersham NSW 2049 is $1,295,000, up 119% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Petersham?
The median weekly rent in Petersham (postcode 2049) is $670 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Petersham?
The estimated gross rental yield in Petersham is about 2.7%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Petersham?
Schools located in Petersham include Fort Street High School, Taverners Hill Infants School, NSW School of Languages.
Nearby suburbs
- Dulwich Hill 2203
- Leichhardt 2040
- Lewisham 2049
- Stanmore 2048
- Marrickville 2204
- Annandale 2038
- Enmore 2042
- Summer Hill 2130
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.