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Randwick 2031 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Randwick (2031)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Randwick suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Randwick?

Can I afford Randwick?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Randwick? Based on the suburb median of $1,205,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$5,948/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
56.7%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$964,000 loan
20% deposit ($241,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 57% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Randwick56.7%
Sydney median income66.3%
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.

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

Rental market in Randwick

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 389 new bond 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
$875per week
Sep 2025 · 389 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $763 per week (202 bonds)Mar 23: $800 per week (231 bonds)Jun 23: $750 per week (277 bonds)Sep 23: $800 per week (305 bonds)Dec 23: $870 per week (291 bonds)Mar 24: $855 per week (314 bonds)Jun 24: $860 per week (317 bonds)Sep 24: $850 per week (377 bonds)Dec 24: $900 per week (262 bonds)Mar 25: $890 per week (351 bonds)Jun 25: $890 per week (341 bonds)Sep 25: $875 per week (389 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Coogee2034
$935▲$60
1.0 km away
Bronte2024
$968▲$93
2.0 km away
Kingsford2032
$875
2.1 km away
Kensington2033
$850▼$25
2.4 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

Randwick Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Randwick

46
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:24 AEST
Randwick station · 1.6 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
23.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.2pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick 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 Randwick change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2031

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2031. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Randwick change?

Investor activity in Randwick

2031 · 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 Randwick with another suburb

Also in Randwick

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

Clovelly 2031Coogee 2034Kensington 2033Kingsford 2032

Other Inner East suburbs

Bondi 2026Bondi Junction 2022Coogee 2034Kingsford 2032Maroubra 2035Paddington 2021Pyrmont 2009Rose Bay 2029Surry Hills 2010Sydney 2000Vaucluse 2030

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2031?
Randwick is the primary suburb with postcode 2031 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Randwick is the main locality.
Which local government area is Randwick in?
Randwick (2031) is located in the Randwick local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Randwick?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Randwick (2031) 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 Randwick flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Randwick. 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 Randwick?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Randwick (2031), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Randwick (2031) 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 Randwick (2031). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Randwick changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Randwick (2031) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Randwick in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Randwick 2031: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Randwick suburb index to compare nearby options.