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Connells Point 2221 suburb insights

Located in the Georges River council area, Connells Point (2221) 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 Connells Point 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 May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Connells Point?

Can I afford Connells Point?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Connells Point? Based on the suburb median of $2,765,000 (houses) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$13,648/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
119.1%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$2,212,000 loan
20% deposit ($553,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 119% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Connells Point119.1%
Sydney median income152.2%
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.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Connells Point?

Rental market in Connells Point

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
$720per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $585 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $470 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 23: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 23: $660 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: $700 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 24: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Mar 25: $720 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: $715 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $720 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Hurstville2220
$750$30
2.2 km away
Sylvania2224
$695$25
2.8 km away
Sans Souci2219
$650$70
3.0 km away
Mortdale2223
$620$100
3.2 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

Connells Point Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Connells Point

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:14 AEST
Earlwood station · 8.3 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Connells Point change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2221

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2221. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Connells Point change?

Investor activity in Connells Point

2221 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in Georges River

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

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2221?
Connells Point is the primary suburb with postcode 2221 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Connells Point is the main locality.
Which local government area is Connells Point in?
Connells Point (2221) is located in the Georges River local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Connells Point?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Connells Point (2221) 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 Connells Point flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Connells Point. 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 Connells Point?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Connells Point (2221), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Connells Point (2221) 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 Connells Point (2221). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Connells Point changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Connells Point (2221) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Connells Point in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Connells Point 2221: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Georges River suburb index to compare nearby options.