Russell Lea NSW 2046 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Russell Lea is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2046). The median sale price is $2.2M (+91% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $890/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.1%. It has a population of about 4,920 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,561,500 |
| 2022 | $2,190,000 |
| 2023 | $2,520,000 |
| 2024 | $2,500,000 |
| 2025 | $2,950,000 |
| 2026 | $2,200,000 |
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 | $500 |
| 2-bedroom | $828 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,100 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (70% of recorded sales, most commonly around 300-500㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 4,920
- Median age: 43
- Median weekly household income: $2,658
- Average household size: 2.6
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1127 · 98th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1109 · 95th 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 Russell Lea
- Russell Lea Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Chiswick Wharf (ferry), about 1.5 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $2,270,000 (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 Russell Lea?
The median sale price in Russell Lea NSW 2046 is $2,200,000, up 91% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Russell Lea?
The median weekly rent in Russell Lea (postcode 2046) is $890 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Russell Lea?
The estimated gross rental yield in Russell Lea is about 2.1%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Russell Lea?
Schools located in Russell Lea include Russell Lea Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Abbotsford 2046
- Chiswick 2046
- Drummoyne 2047
- Five Dock 2046
- Rodd Point 2046
- Wareemba 2046
- Lilyfield 2040
- Haberfield 2045
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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.