Ellis Lane at a glance
Median house
$1,950,000
-16.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$398,160
Weekly rent
$770
Houses · units $520
Gross yield
2.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
852
Median age 44
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 13 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2570), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,950,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (13 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $398,160, roughly 80% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-16.3%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $390,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -16.3%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Ellis Lane.
Median house price
$1,950,000
-16.3% over the past year. Median unit price $398,160.
Median of 13 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$770/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
$1,950,000
-16.3% annual growth
$398,160
852
Median age: 44
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -16.3%/yr
2021
$4.7M
5-year change
-59%
2026
$1.9M
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 Ellis Lane.
Ellis Lane's median house price is $1,950,000 (median of 13 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2570 (NSW), Wollondilly Shire Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Ellis Lane (2570) sits in the Wollondilly region of NSW. The median house here is $1,950,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -16.3% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Ellis Lane has roughly 852 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ellis Lane scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ellis Lane's population at 852, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
852
Median age
44
Family households
88%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.05% (median rent $770/wk against a $1,950,000 price tag). Units yield 6.79% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (4%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.05%
Based on $1,950,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.79%
Based on $398,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-16.3%
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 202692%
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.
2
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ellis Lane.
Local schools for Ellis Lane
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cobbitty Public School
Camden Public School
Elderslie High School
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Frequently asked
About Ellis Lane.
- What is the median house price in Ellis Lane?
- The median house price in Ellis Lane, NSW 2570 is $1,950,000 (median of 13 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $398,160. Annual growth is -16.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Ellis Lane?
- A useful starting point is the Ellis Lane median house price of $1,950,000 (units $398,160). 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 Ellis Lane a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Ellis Lane is 2.1%: the median weekly house rent is $770 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2570), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,950,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 16.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Ellis Lane 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 Ellis Lane postcode?
- Ellis Lane is in the 2570 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollondilly Shire Council region.
- Where is Ellis Lane?
- Ellis Lane is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2570. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollondilly Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ellis Lane?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $770, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Ellis Lane?
- There are 20 schools serving Ellis Lane on this page, including Cobbitty Public School, Mater Dei School, Aspect Macarthur School.
- How walkable is Ellis Lane?
- Ellis Lane has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ellis Lane?
- Ellis Lane is close to Brownlow Hill, Cobbitty, Grasmere, Camden, Kirkham.
- What is the population of Ellis Lane?
- The population of Ellis Lane is approximately 852 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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