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Mortdale 2223 suburb insights

Located in the Georges River council area, Mortdale (2223) 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 Mortdale 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 April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Mortdale?

Can I afford Mortdale?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Mortdale? Based on the suburb median of $720,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$3,554/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
41.1%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$576,000 loan
20% deposit ($144,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 41% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Mortdale41.1%
Sydney median income39.6%
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.
Can I afford Mortdale?

Rental market in Mortdale

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 83 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
$620per week
Sep 2025 · 83 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $450 per week (62 bonds)Mar 23: $470 per week (60 bonds)Jun 23: $500 per week (73 bonds)Sep 23: $550 per week (82 bonds)Dec 23: $560 per week (59 bonds)Mar 24: $580 per week (61 bonds)Jun 24: $600 per week (59 bonds)Sep 24: $590 per week (83 bonds)Dec 24: $593 per week (60 bonds)Mar 25: $610 per week (88 bonds)Jun 25: $620 per week (61 bonds)Sep 25: $620 per week (83 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Riverwood2210
$670▲$50
2.4 km away
Hurstville2220
$750▲$130
2.9 km away
Connells Point2221
$720▲$100
3.2 km away
Beverly Hills2209
$600▼$20
3.3 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

Mortdale Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Mortdale

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
03:05 AEST
Earlwood station · 9.0 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 Mortdale change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2223

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2223. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Mortdale change?

Investor activity in Mortdale

2223 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Compare Mortdale with another suburb

Also in Georges River

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

Beverly Hills 2209Hurstville 2220Kingsgrove 2208Kogarah 2217

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2223?
Mortdale is the primary suburb with postcode 2223 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Mortdale is the main locality.
Which local government area is Mortdale in?
Mortdale (2223) is located in the Georges River local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Mortdale?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Mortdale (2223) 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 Mortdale flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Mortdale. 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 Mortdale?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Mortdale (2223), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Mortdale (2223) 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 Mortdale (2223). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Mortdale changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Mortdale (2223) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Mortdale in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Mortdale 2223: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Georges River suburb index to compare nearby options.