Russell Vale NSW 2517 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Russell Vale is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2517). The median sale price is $1.27M (+189% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $790/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.2%. It has a population of about 1,593 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $870,000 |
| 2021 | $819,000 |
| 2022 | $1,005,000 |
| 2023 | $900,000 |
| 2024 | $983,000 |
| 2025 | $1,275,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | $530 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (71% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 1,593
- Median age: 39
- Median weekly household income: $1,715
- Average household size: 2.7
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 986 · 50th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 971 · 47th 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 Vale
- Russell Vale Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Bellambi Station (train), about 1.6 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Russell Vale?
The median sale price in Russell Vale NSW 2517 is $1,275,000, up 189% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Russell Vale?
The median weekly rent in Russell Vale (postcode 2517) is $790 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Russell Vale?
The estimated gross rental yield in Russell Vale is about 3.2%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Russell Vale?
Schools located in Russell Vale include Russell Vale Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Bellambi 2518
- Corrimal 2518
- Woonona 2517
- Bulli 2516
- East Corrimal 2518
- Tarrawanna 2518
- Towradgi 2518
- Fernhill 2519
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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.