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Summer Hill 2130 suburb insights

Postcode 2130 covers Summer Hill, a residential suburb within the Inner West local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Summer Hill across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

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

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Summer Hill?

Can I afford Summer Hill?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Summer Hill? Based on the suburb median of $985,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,862/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
49.6%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$788,000 loan
20% deposit ($197,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 50% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Summer Hill49.6%
Sydney median income54.2%
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.

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

Rental market in Summer Hill

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 74 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
$700per week
Sep 2025 · 74 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $545 per week (40 bonds)Mar 23: $598 per week (48 bonds)Jun 23: $650 per week (55 bonds)Sep 23: $635 per week (59 bonds)Dec 23: $650 per week (51 bonds)Mar 24: $650 per week (73 bonds)Jun 24: $685 per week (62 bonds)Sep 24: $680 per week (57 bonds)Dec 24: $678 per week (66 bonds)Mar 25: $650 per week (69 bonds)Jun 25: $690 per week (55 bonds)Sep 25: $700 per week (74 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Ashfield2131
$670▼$30
1.0 km away
Dulwich Hill2203
$723▲$23
1.3 km away
Haberfield2045
$1,100▲$400
1.5 km away
Canterbury2193
$710▲$10
2.3 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

Summer Hill Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Summer Hill

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Earlwood station · 2.5 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.
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Change

How might Summer Hill change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2130

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2130. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Summer Hill change?

Investor activity in Summer Hill

2130 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Compare Summer Hill with another suburb

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2130?
Summer Hill is the primary suburb with postcode 2130 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Summer Hill is the main locality.
Which local government area is Summer Hill in?
Summer Hill (2130) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Summer Hill?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Summer Hill (2130) 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 Summer Hill flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Summer Hill. 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 Summer Hill?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Summer Hill (2130), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Summer Hill (2130) 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 Summer Hill (2130). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Summer Hill changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Summer Hill (2130) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Summer Hill in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Summer Hill 2130: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Inner West suburb index to compare nearby options.