Mount Lewis at a glance
Median house
$1,380,000
-11.0% over 12 months
Median unit
$364,320
Weekly rent
$900
Houses · units $650
Gross yield
3.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
1,234
Median age 37
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 21 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2190), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,380,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (21 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $364,320, roughly 74% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-11%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $276,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -11%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Mount Lewis.
Median house price
$1,380,000
-11.0% over the past year. Median unit price $364,320.
Median of 21 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$1,380,000
-11.0% annual growth
$364,320
1,234
Median age: 37
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -11.0%/yr
2021
$2.5M
5-year change
-44%
2026
$1.4M
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 Mount Lewis.
Mount Lewis's median house price is $1,380,000 (median of 21 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2190 (NSW), Strathfield Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Mount Lewis (2190) sits in the Strathfield region of NSW. The median house here is $1,380,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -11% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Mount Lewis has roughly 1,234 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Lewis scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Lewis's population at 1,234, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,234
Median age
37
Family households
83%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.39% (median rent $900/wk against a $1,380,000 price tag). Units yield 9.28% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.39%
Based on $1,380,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.28%
Based on $364,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-11.0%
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 202666%
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Mount Lewis.
Local schools for Mount Lewis
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Government School Catchment
Mount Lewis Infants School
Greenacre Public School
Banksia Road Public School
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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 Mount Lewis.
- What is the median house price in Mount Lewis?
- The median house price in Mount Lewis, NSW 2190 is $1,380,000 (median of 21 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $364,320. Annual growth is -11.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Mount Lewis?
- A useful starting point is the Mount Lewis median house price of $1,380,000 (units $364,320). 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 Mount Lewis a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Mount Lewis is 3.4%: the median weekly house rent is $900 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2190), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,380,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 11.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Mount Lewis 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 Mount Lewis postcode?
- Mount Lewis is in the 2190 postcode, in NSW, in the Strathfield Council region.
- Where is Mount Lewis?
- Mount Lewis is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2190. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Strathfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Lewis?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Mount Lewis?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Lewis on this page, including Mount Lewis Infants School, Al Noori Muslim School, Holy Saviour School.
- How walkable is Mount Lewis?
- Mount Lewis has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Mount Lewis?
- Mount Lewis is close to Mount Lewis, Greenacre, Bankstown, Bankstown North, Wiley Park.
- What is the population of Mount Lewis?
- The population of Mount Lewis is approximately 1,234 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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