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Annandale 2038 suburb insights

Located in the Inner West council area, Annandale (2038) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Annandale is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Annandale?

Can I afford Annandale?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Annandale? Based on the suburb median of $983,500 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,855/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
41.8%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$786,800 loan
20% deposit ($196,700)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 42% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Annandale41.8%
Sydney median income54.1%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Annandale?

Rental market in Annandale

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$800per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $593 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $750 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 23: $600 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $740 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 23: $713 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $728 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: $750 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: $700 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 24: $750 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 25: $735 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: $800 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $800 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Leichhardt2040
$720▼$80
1.1 km away
Forest Lodge2037
$1,100▲$300
1.5 km away
Camperdown2050
$950▲$150
1.6 km away
Rozelle2039
$885▲$85
1.7 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Annandale Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Annandale

41
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Rozelle station · 1.8 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
20.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rozelle station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Annandale change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2038

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2038. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Annandale change?

Investor activity in Annandale

2038 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Annandale with another suburb

Also in Inner West

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Inner West postcodes, or explore the full Inner West suburb index.

Ashfield 2131Balmain 2041Croydon 2132Dulwich Hill 2203

Other Inner West suburbs

Ashfield 2131Balmain 2041Dulwich Hill 2203Glebe 2037Leichhardt 2040Marrickville 2204Newtown 2042Rozelle 2039

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2038?
Annandale is the primary suburb with postcode 2038 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Annandale is the main locality.
Which local government area is Annandale in?
Annandale (2038) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Annandale?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Annandale (2038) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Annandale flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Annandale. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Annandale?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Annandale (2038), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Annandale (2038) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Annandale (2038). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Annandale changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Annandale (2038) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Annandale in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Annandale 2038: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Inner West suburb index to compare nearby options.