Thinking about buying your first home in Annandale (2038)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Annandale is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Annandale a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Annandale (2038) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Annandale suits established dual-income households who want inner-city walkability without sacrificing a neighbourhood feel. The median house price of $2,350,000 puts it firmly in the trade-up or equity-rich buyer category. The SEIFA decile of 10 out of 10 and a mean ICSEA of 1147 across local primary schools signal a well-resourced community. The 14-minute off-peak drive to the CBD, 46 nearby cafes, and a walkability score in the 79th percentile make daily life genuinely convenient.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are priced out entirely. The median house sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and the unit market carries a serious warning: the median has fallen 23.6% year-on-year to $983,500, which is a real and unhedged concern about value stability in that segment. With only 23% of dwellings being separate houses, supply of family-sized homes is tight. Anyone needing a secondary school in the postcode will also need to plan for travel.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit price drop of 23.6% year-on-year warrants a close look at the specific building's strata records, sales history, and any special levies before you commit to an apartment purchase. - Confirm your target property's flood overlay status directly with Inner West Council, as the postcode sits near Johnstons Creek and low-lying pockets carry localised inundation risk not captured in the bushfire figure. - Check secondary school zoning carefully. There are no secondary schools in the postcode, so catchment boundaries for nearby high schools should be confirmed before signing a contract.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Annandale?
BOCSAR · ANNANDALE 2038
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K5,19712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−35%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Inner West
Within LGA: Inner West
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT70%204 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY16%46 reports
DRUG OFFENCES15%43 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED45%
NON-DOMESTIC55%
Across 38 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Annandale
24
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:49 AEST
Rozelle station · 1.8 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
11.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.0pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rozelle station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer 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
Small sample
$800per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Leichhardt2040
$720▼$80
1.1 km away
Forest Lodge2037
$1,100▲$300
1.5 km away
Camperdown2050
$950▲$150
1.6 km away
Rozelle2039
$885▲$85
1.7 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.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2038
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2038. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Inner West
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.
Annandale is the primary suburb with postcode 2038 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Annandale is the main locality.
Which local government area is Annandale in?
Annandale (2038) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Annandale?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Annandale (2038) 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 Annandale flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Annandale. 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 Annandale?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Annandale (2038), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Annandale (2038) 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 Annandale (2038). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Annandale changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Annandale (2038) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
