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Peakhurst suburb profile

Peakhurst is a largely residential suburb in southern Sydney's St George area, set beside the Georges River and Salt Pan Creek foreshore. Its character is defined by tree-lined streets of post-war brick bungalows and modest family homes, with pockets of newer townhouses, making it popular with families and downsizers seeking garden blocks and a quieter pace. The river reserves and walking paths offer picnic and water-side recreation, while a small local retail strip and community facilities cover everyday needs. Regular bus links connect residents to nearby train stations and larger centres, so it suits those after a suburban riverside lifestyle with urban access.

Peakhurst property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,195,750Past 3 months

Property growth+6.2%Past 12 months

The median house price in Peakhurst is $1.57 million, up a solid 5.0% over the last 12 months. The median unit price is $821,500, up a solid 7.4% over the last 12 months, so unit values have grown more strongly than house values.

Over the last 3 months, 15 houses and 18 units were sold. Houses had a median days on market of 35 and units 25, so units sold faster than houses.

The rental market in Peakhurst recorded average rents of $850 for houses and $700 for units over the last 12 months. Unit rents rose a solid 7.7% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.57M$822K
Change in value
Past 12 months
5.0%7.4%
Sold
Past 3 months
1518
Median days on market
Past 12 months
3525
Average rent
Past 12 months
$850$700
Change in rent
Past 12 months
N/A7.7%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Peakhurst demographics

Couple families with children are the largest family group in Peakhurst, at 50.7%. Together with couple families without children (31.3%), couples account for 82.0% of families. One-parent families make up 16.7% and other families 1.4%.

Peakhurst is home to 12,079 people, with a median age of 41 and a median total household income of $1,835 a week, roughly $95,420 a year.

In Peakhurst, most homes are owner-occupied: about 71.4% are owner-occupied (33.2% owned outright and 38.2% owned with a mortgage), while 28.6% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Peakhurst

Some popular suburbs near Peakhurst include:

  • Riverwood: Residential suburb in southern Sydney with generous parkland and river reserves.
  • Narwee: Compact suburb in the St George area with a village feel and local shops.
  • Mortdale: Suburban locality with compact streets, small parks and a mix of older homes.
  • Beverly Hills: Well-established residential suburb known for mature trees and mid-century houses.
  • Peakhurst Heights: Elevated suburb with a semi-rural feel, larger blocks and treed streets.

How does Peakhurst compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Peakhurst’s median house price is 6.2% higher than Riverwood’s.
  • Median unit prices: Peakhurst’s median unit price is 14.9% higher than Riverwood’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Peakhurst have grown 0.5% higher than in Peakhurst Heights.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Peakhurst have grown 2.3% higher than in Riverwood.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Peakhurst are selling 10.3% faster than in Narwee.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Peakhurst are selling 13.8% faster than in Riverwood.
  • Investment considerations: In Peakhurst, the rental yield for house is 7.5% lower than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 10.9% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Peakhurst have grown 12.5% lower than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Peakhurst have grown 10.2% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Peakhurst

There are 71 real estate agents in Peakhurst, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 42.5% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Peakhurst typically range from 1.58% to 2.14%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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