Ambarvale at a glance
Median house
$905,000
+6.6% over 12 months
Median unit
$316,800
Weekly rent
$630
Houses · units $500
Gross yield
3.6%
Houses, on the median
Population
7,254
Median age 34
Prices: Median of 76 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2560), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $905,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (76 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 65% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.6%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $181,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Ambarvale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +6.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Ambarvale.
Median house price
$905,000
+6.6% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Median of 76 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$905,000
+6.6% annual growth
$316,800
7,254
Median age: 34
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +6.6%/yr
2021
$657K
5-year change
+38%
2026
$905K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Ambarvale.
Ambarvale's median house price is $905,000 (median of 76 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2560 (NSW), Wollongong City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Ambarvale (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $905,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6.6% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Ambarvale has roughly 7,254 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ambarvale's population at 7,254, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,254
Median age
34
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.62% (median rent $630/wk against a $905,000 price tag). Units yield 8.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.62%
Based on $905,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.21%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+6.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202654%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
304
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Ambarvale.
Local schools for Ambarvale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Thomas Reddall High School
Ambarvale Public School
Bradbury Public School
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Frequently asked
About Ambarvale.
- What is the median house price in Ambarvale?
- The median house price in Ambarvale, NSW 2560 is $905,000 (median of 76 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +6.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Ambarvale?
- A useful starting point is the Ambarvale median house price of $905,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Ambarvale a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Ambarvale is 3.6%: the median weekly house rent is $630 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2560), June 2026) against the median house price of $905,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 6.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Ambarvale is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Ambarvale postcode?
- Ambarvale is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Ambarvale?
- Ambarvale is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2560. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ambarvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Ambarvale?
- There are 20 schools serving Ambarvale on this page, including Thomas Reddall High School, Ambarvale Public School, Bradbury Public School.
- What suburbs are near Ambarvale?
- Ambarvale is close to Englorie Park, Bradbury, Glen Alpine, Blair Athol, Airds.
- What is the population of Ambarvale?
- The population of Ambarvale is approximately 7,254 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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