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Ambarvale 2560 suburb insights

Postcode 2560 covers Ambarvale, a residential suburb within the Camden local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Ambarvale 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 Ambarvale?

Can I afford Ambarvale?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Ambarvale? Based on the suburb median of $849,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,191/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
67.6%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$679,200 loan
20% deposit ($169,800)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 68% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Ambarvale67.6%
Sydney median income46.7%
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 Ambarvale?

Rental market in Ambarvale

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 91 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$500per week
Sep 2025 · 91 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $400 per week (77 bonds)Mar 23: $430 per week (77 bonds)Jun 23: $430 per week (101 bonds)Sep 23: $450 per week (80 bonds)Dec 23: $450 per week (98 bonds)Mar 24: $470 per week (85 bonds)Jun 24: $475 per week (89 bonds)Sep 24: $500 per week (88 bonds)Dec 24: $460 per week (57 bonds)Mar 25: $480 per week (91 bonds)Jun 25: $490 per week (69 bonds)Sep 25: $500 per week (91 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Claymore2559
…
4.5 km away
Harrington Park2567
…
7.9 km away
Ingleburn2565
…
10.5 km away
Macquarie Fields2564
…
12.3 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

Ambarvale Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Ambarvale

49
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:10 AEST
Campbelltown West station · 2.9 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 27 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
10.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
24.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Campbelltown West 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 Ambarvale change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2560

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2560. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Ambarvale change?

Investor activity in Ambarvale

2560 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Compare Ambarvale with another suburb

Also in Camden

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

Claymore 2559Harrington Park 2567Leppington 2179Oran Park 2570

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2560?
Ambarvale is the primary suburb with postcode 2560 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Ambarvale is the main locality.
Which local government area is Ambarvale in?
Ambarvale (2560) is located in the Camden local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Ambarvale?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Ambarvale (2560) 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 Ambarvale flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Ambarvale. 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 Ambarvale?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Ambarvale (2560), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Ambarvale (2560) 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 Ambarvale (2560). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Ambarvale changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Ambarvale (2560) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Ambarvale in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Ambarvale 2560: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Camden suburb index to compare nearby options.