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Point Piper 2027 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Point Piper (2027)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Woollahra suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Point Piper?

Can I afford Point Piper?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Point Piper? Based on the suburb median of $4,025,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$19,868/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
101.2%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$3,220,000 loan
20% deposit ($805,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 101% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Point Piper101.2%
Sydney median income221.5%
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 Point Piper?

Rental market in Point Piper

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 63 new bond 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
$1,100per week
Sep 2025 · 63 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $855 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $1,100 per week (42 bonds)Jun 23: $953 per week (36 bonds)Sep 23: $920 per week (51 bonds)Dec 23: $1,025 per week (38 bonds)Mar 24: $1,005 per week (57 bonds)Jun 24: $1,100 per week (45 bonds)Sep 24: $995 per week (74 bonds)Dec 24: $1,000 per week (33 bonds)Mar 25: $1,020 per week (49 bonds)Jun 25: $1,093 per week (46 bonds)Sep 25: $1,100 per week (63 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Double Bay2028
$990▼$110
1.1 km away
Bellevue Hill2023
$930▼$170
1.8 km away
Elizabeth Bay2011
$1,100
1.8 km away
Woollahra2025
$900▼$200
1.9 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

Point Piper Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Point Piper

34
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:11 AEST
Cook and Phillip station · 2.7 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 27 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
17.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cook and Phillip 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 Point Piper change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2027

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2027. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Point Piper change?

Investor activity in Point Piper

2027 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Also in Woollahra

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

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2027?
Point Piper is the primary suburb with postcode 2027 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Point Piper is the main locality.
Which local government area is Point Piper in?
Point Piper (2027) is located in the Woollahra local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Point Piper?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Point Piper (2027) 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 Point Piper flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Point Piper. 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 Point Piper?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Point Piper (2027), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Point Piper (2027) 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 Point Piper (2027). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Point Piper changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Point Piper (2027) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Point Piper in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Point Piper 2027: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Woollahra suburb index to compare nearby options.