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Earlwood 2206 suburb insights

Located in the Canterbury-Bankstown council area, Earlwood (2206) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Earlwood is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Earlwood?

Can I afford Earlwood?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Earlwood? Based on the suburb median of $2,155,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$10,637/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
113.4%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,724,000 loan
20% deposit ($431,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 113% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Earlwood113.4%
Sydney median income118.6%
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.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Earlwood?

Rental market in Earlwood

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer 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
Small sample
$690per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $495 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $705 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 23: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $583 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 23: $560 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $640 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: $620 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 24: $680 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 25: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $690 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Canterbury2193
$710▲$20
1.8 km away
Arncliffe2205
$860▲$170
2.2 km away
Campsie2194
$590▼$100
2.4 km away
Dulwich Hill2203
$723▲$33
2.5 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

Earlwood Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Earlwood

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:12 AEST
Earlwood station · 1.3 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 Earlwood change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2206

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2206. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Earlwood change?

Investor activity in Earlwood

2206 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Also in Canterbury-Bankstown

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

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2206?
Earlwood is the primary suburb with postcode 2206 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Earlwood is the main locality.
Which local government area is Earlwood in?
Earlwood (2206) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Earlwood?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Earlwood (2206) 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 Earlwood flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Earlwood. 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 Earlwood?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Earlwood (2206), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Earlwood (2206) 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 Earlwood (2206). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Earlwood changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Earlwood (2206) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Earlwood in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Earlwood 2206: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index to compare nearby options.