Loftus at a glance
Median house
$1,575,000
+1.0% over 12 months
Median unit
$396,000
Weekly rent
$1,000
Houses · units $700
Gross yield
3.3%
Houses, on the median
Population
4,190
Median age 39
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 52 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2232), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,575,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (52 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $396,000, roughly 75% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+1%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $315,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Loftus.
Median house price
$1,575,000
+1.0% over the past year. Median unit price $396,000.
Median of 52 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1000/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$1,575,000
+1.0% annual growth
$396,000
4,190
Median age: 39
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +1.0%/yr
2021
$1.5M
5-year change
+5%
2026
$1.6M
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 Loftus.
Loftus's median house price is $1,575,000 (median of 52 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2232 (NSW), Sutherland Shire Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Loftus (2232) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,575,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +1% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
Loftus has roughly 4,190 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Loftus scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Loftus's population at 4,190, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,190
Median age
39
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.30% (median rent $1000/wk against a $1,575,000 price tag). Units yield 9.19% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), 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 20263.30%
Based on $1,575,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.19%
Based on $396,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+1.0%
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 202687%
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.
40
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.
12
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Loftus.
Local schools for Loftus
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Government School Catchment
Loftus Public School
Cook School
Minerva School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Loftus.
- What is the median house price in Loftus?
- The median house price in Loftus, NSW 2232 is $1,575,000 (median of 52 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $396,000. Annual growth is +1.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Loftus?
- A useful starting point is the Loftus median house price of $1,575,000 (units $396,000). 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 Loftus a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Loftus is 3.3%: the median weekly house rent is $1,000 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2232), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,575,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 1.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Loftus 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 Loftus postcode?
- Loftus is in the 2232 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Loftus?
- Loftus is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2232. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Loftus?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1000, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Loftus?
- There are 20 schools serving Loftus on this page, including Loftus Public School, Cook School, Minerva School.
- How walkable is Loftus?
- Loftus has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Loftus?
- Loftus is close to Yarrawarrah, Woronora, Sutherland, Woronora Heights, Kirrawee.
- What is the population of Loftus?
- The population of Loftus is approximately 4,190 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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