DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2130
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Summer Hill 2130 suburb insights
Thinking about buying your first home in Summer Hill (2130)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Summer Hill 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 Summer Hill a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Summer Hill (2130) 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.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Sale prices use the most recent 12-month window published by NSW Valuer General; expect 6–12 months of lag. See per-card sources for exact windows.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Summer Hill suits couples and young families on strong dual incomes who want walkable Inner West living without committing to Newtown or Balmain prices. The median unit at $985,000 is reachable for buyers with solid savings, and the single primary school scores an ICSEA of 1167, well above the national average. With 99 transport amenity points within 1.6 km and a walkability score in the 78th percentile, car-free daily life is genuinely practical here.
Who would not love it
If you are buying a house, $2,400,000 for a suburb that is 63% flats and only 20% separate houses is a hard sell. The owner-occupier rate sits at just 49%, meaning nearly half your neighbours are renters, which affects community stability in strata buildings. There is no secondary school in the postcode, so families with older children will face a school transition. First home buyers cannot access the FHBS at either median price point.
What to verify before you bid
- Strata records for any unit purchase: with 63% of dwellings being flats and a high renter share, check the owners corporation financials and outstanding levies carefully before bidding. - Secondary schooling options: there is no public high school in the postcode, so confirm your preferred catchment school and its enrolment requirements before you commit. - The composite grade is B- and the safe rating is flagged as insufficient: request a full building and pest inspection, and check council records for any drainage or structural issues on the specific property.
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Frequently asked questions
- What suburb is postcode 2130?
- Summer Hill is the primary suburb with postcode 2130 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Summer Hill is the main locality.
- Which local government area is Summer Hill in?
- Summer Hill (2130) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
- What data does Stickybeak show for Summer Hill?
- Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Summer Hill (2130) 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 Summer Hill flood prone?
- Flood risk varies street by street in Summer Hill. 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 Summer Hill?
- The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Summer Hill (2130), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
- Is Summer Hill (2130) 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 Summer Hill (2130). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
- How is Summer Hill changing?
- The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Summer Hill (2130) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
Explore Summer Hill in depth
Dig deeper into specific topics for Summer Hill 2130: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Inner West suburb index to compare nearby options.