Monterey at a glance
Median house
$2,577,900
+7.2% over 12 months
Median unit
$369,360
Weekly rent
$900
Houses · units $700
Gross yield
1.8%
Houses, on the median
Population
4,619
Median age 44
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 27 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2217), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,577,900 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (27 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $369,360, roughly 86% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.2%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $516,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +7.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Monterey.
Median house price
$2,577,900
+7.2% over the past year. Median unit price $369,360.
Median of 27 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$2,577,900
+7.2% annual growth
$369,360
4,619
Median age: 44
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +7.2%/yr
2021
$1.8M
5-year change
+42%
2026
$2.6M
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 Monterey.
Monterey's median house price is $2,577,900 (median of 27 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2217 (NSW), Georges River Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Monterey (2217) sits in the Georges River region of NSW. The median house here is $2,577,900, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.2% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Monterey has roughly 4,619 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Monterey scores 6/100 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.
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 8 government primary, 5 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Monterey's population at 4,619, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,619
Median age
44
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.82% (median rent $900/wk against a $2,577,900 price tag). Units yield 9.85% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% 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 +7.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.82%
Based on $2,577,900 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.85%
Based on $369,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+7.2%
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 202667%
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.
45
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Monterey.
Local schools for Monterey
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ramsgate Public School
St George School
Moorefield Girls High 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 Monterey.
- What is the median house price in Monterey?
- The median house price in Monterey, NSW 2217 is $2,577,900 (median of 27 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $369,360. Annual growth is +7.2%.
- How much is my house worth in Monterey?
- A useful starting point is the Monterey median house price of $2,577,900 (units $369,360). 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 Monterey a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Monterey is 1.8%: the median weekly house rent is $900 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2217), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,577,900 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 7.2% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Monterey 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 Monterey postcode?
- Monterey is in the 2217 postcode, in NSW, in the Georges River Council region.
- Where is Monterey?
- Monterey is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2217. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Georges River Council region.
- What is the average rent in Monterey?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Monterey?
- There are 20 schools serving Monterey on this page, including Ramsgate Public School, St George School, Moorefield Girls High School.
- How walkable is Monterey?
- Monterey has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Monterey?
- Monterey is close to Ramsgate Beach, Ramsgate, Kogarah, Brighton Le Sands, Sans Souci.
- What is the population of Monterey?
- The population of Monterey is approximately 4,619 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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