Lake Illawarra — Houses

NEUTRAL
NSW 2528 House Rank #35 of 62 in Wollongong
$1.04M
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
69 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
27d DOM
Strong
AFFORDABILITY
23.0% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
4.0%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.3% vacancy
Strong
#35/62 Average Structure 92 $1.04M

Atlaso rates Lake Illawarra houses as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.34%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better houses options may be available in Wollongong.

At $1.04M, Lake Illawarra ranks #35 of 62 houses in Wollongong. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Prices grew 10.5% over the past year, showing strong momentum.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Wollongong.

Lake Illawarra Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-3.1%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+6.0%
Rents (12mo)
0.4%
Vacancy
37%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.04M

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$734/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2528.

Suburb Profile

Lake Illawarra at a Glance

SEIFA Index
1/10
Most disadvantaged
Household Income
$1,166/wk
Median household
Median Age
45
Years
Mortgage Stress
36%
of income (stressed)
Population Growth
+0.7%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
36.4% owned 24.6% mortgage 34.9% renting

Demographic Trends

Lake Illawarra Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Lake Illawarra Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Illawarra a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Lake Illawarra as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Lake Illawarra and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Lake Illawarra?
The current median house price in Lake Illawarra, nsw is $1.04M, with annual growth of +5.4%. Properties sell in approximately 27 days.
How fast do properties sell in Lake Illawarra?
Properties in Lake Illawarra sell in 27 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Lake Illawarra?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Lake Illawarra's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Lake Illawarra?
The gross rental yield for houses in Lake Illawarra is 4.0%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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