Canada Bay
Russell Lea
Russell Lea at a glance
Median house
$2,945,000
+20.2% year on year
Median unit
$477,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
45
Average to sell
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
4,920
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Russell Lea.
Russell Lea is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,945,000
+20.2% over the past year. Median unit price $477,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$2,945,000
+20.2% annual growth
$477,360
Sales data pending
45
Average days to sell
4,920
Median age: 43
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.01%
Based on $2,945,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.66%
Based on $477,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+20.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202645 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +20.2%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
+151%
2026
$2.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,920
Median age
43
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
90
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Russell Lea.
Local schools for Russell Lea
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Russell Lea Public School
Drummoyne Public School
Abbotsford Public 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 Russell Lea.
- What is the median house price in Russell Lea?
- The median house price in Russell Lea, NSW 2046 is $2,945,000. The median unit price is $477,360. Annual growth is +20.2%.
- What is the Russell Lea postcode?
- Russell Lea is in the 2046 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Russell Lea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Russell Lea?
- There are 20 schools serving Russell Lea on this page, including Russell Lea Public School, All Hallows Catholic Primary School, Drummoyne Public School.
- How walkable is Russell Lea?
- Russell Lea has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Russell Lea?
- Russell Lea is close to Rodd Point, Wareemba, Chiswick, Drummoyne, Five Dock.
- What is the population of Russell Lea?
- Russell Lea has approximately 4,920 residents. The median age is 43.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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