Sydney's property market is famously diverse, with median house prices varying dramatically from suburb to suburb. In 2026, the gap between Sydney's most and least affordable suburbs remains wide, but there are opportunities at every price point. This guide breaks down median prices across Sydney's key regions.
Updated 24 September 2026. The medians below are mid-2026 readings and have been left as published, because they remain the most useful guide to how the city's regions sit relative to one another. Read them as a map of relative value, not as current asking prices: Sydney's median dwelling value fell a further 4.7 per cent over the September quarter and now sits 7.1 per cent below its February 2026 peak, so most of these figures have moved since they were compiled. For the suburbs where values are still rising rather than falling, see our up-and-coming Sydney suburbs guide for 2026–2027, and for the market-wide picture see the Sydney property market overview.
Premium Eastern Suburbs
The Eastern Suburbs continue to command Sydney's highest prices. Prime harbourside suburbs such as Point Piper, Vaucluse and Darling Point have median house prices above $8–12 million. More accessible options within the Eastern Suburbs include Randwick ($2.8 million), Coogee ($3.1 million) and Kensington ($2.3 million). Apartments offer a more affordable entry point, with median unit prices in Bondi Junction around $1.1 million.
This is also the part of Sydney falling fastest. Domain's June quarter data recorded premium suburbs such as Bronte down 14 per cent from their peaks, and upper-quartile house values across the city are 10.7 per cent below their February 2026 peak.
Northern Beaches
Stretching from Manly to Palm Beach, the Northern Beaches is a highly sought-after lifestyle market. Manly's median house price sits around $3.4 million, while further north, Avalon Beach averages $3.2 million and Newport approximately $2.8 million. More affordable options include Dee Why ($2.1 million median house) and Brookvale ($1.8 million). The Northern Beaches has seen steady growth driven by lifestyle demand and work-from-home flexibility.
North Shore
Sydney's North Shore remains a top choice for families seeking quality schools and leafy streets. Lower North Shore suburbs such as Neutral Bay ($2.9 million), Mosman ($4.5 million) and Cremorne ($3.1 million) command premium prices. Moving further north, Chatswood ($2.6 million), Killara ($3.3 million) and Pymble ($2.9 million) offer excellent family living. The Upper North Shore suburbs such as Hornsby ($1.5 million) and Waitara ($1.3 million) provide more affordable family options.
Inner West
The Inner West has become one of Sydney's most popular regions, offering a blend of character homes, vibrant culture and city proximity. Balmain ($3.2 million), Annandale ($2.6 million) and Leichhardt ($2.3 million) offer Federation and Victorian-era homes. Further west, Marrickville ($1.9 million), Dulwich Hill ($1.8 million) and Ashfield ($1.6 million) offer better value while still providing excellent access to the city.
Hills District
The Hills District remains a favourite for families seeking space, good schools and community living. Castle Hill ($2.1 million), Baulkham Hills ($1.8 million) and Kellyville ($1.5 million) offer modern family homes on generous blocks. Bella Vista ($2.0 million) and Glenhaven ($2.3 million) are premium pockets within the district. The North West Growth Corridor extends to newer suburbs such as Box Hill ($1.1 million), Schofields ($1 million) and The Ponds ($1.3 million).
Western Sydney
Western Sydney offers Sydney's more affordable housing options, with significant infrastructure investment driving future growth. Parramatta ($1.1 million median house), Penrith ($820,000), Liverpool ($950,000) and Campbelltown ($750,000) provide lower-priced entry points relative to the eastern suburbs.
A note of caution on that Campbelltown figure in particular. Domain's June quarter data showed the outer south-west rising almost 13 per cent year-on-year while the rest of the city fell, and the April 2026 readings used in our up-and-coming suburbs guide put Campbelltown's median house price at around $1.03 million and Merrylands and Guildford at around $1.33 million. The south-west has been the one part of Sydney where a mid-2026 median has dated upwards rather than downwards, so treat the Western Sydney figures here as the lowest-confidence numbers on this page and check them against current listings before you rely on them.
The Western Sydney International Airport development is expected to drive significant price growth in suburbs such as Luddenham, Austral and Badgerys Creek over the next decade.
South Sydney and Sutherland Shire
The Sutherland Shire offers coastal lifestyle at more accessible prices than the Northern Beaches. Cronulla ($2.8 million), Caringbah ($1.8 million) and Miranda ($1.6 million) are popular choices. Further south, suburbs such as Engadine ($1.3 million) and Heathcote ($1.1 million) offer bushland living with good transport connections.
Central Coast
For buyers seeking even more affordable options with reasonable commute times, the Central Coast suburbs are increasingly popular. Gosford ($780,000), Woy Woy ($720,000), Umina Beach ($850,000) and Terrigal ($1.4 million) offer a range of options from waterfront living to bushland retreats. The improved motorway and rail connections have made the Central Coast a viable option for hybrid workers.
Regional Summary
- Premium ($8 million-plus): Point Piper, Vaucluse, Darling Point, Bellevue Hill
- Upper premium ($3–8 million): Mosman, Manly, Balmain, Cremorne, Bronte, Coogee
- Mid-range ($1.5–3 million): Chatswood, Castle Hill, Marrickville, Dee Why, Hornsby, Kellyville
- Affordable ($750,000–$1.5 million): Parramatta, Penrith, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Gosford, Box Hill
- Entry level (under $750,000): confined largely to the Central Coast — Wyong, Woy Woy and the hinterland — with only the far outer fringe of Sydney itself offering house medians at that level. Former entry-point suburbs in the outer west have moved well above it; the April 2026 readings place St Marys close to $1 million.
This data reflects median prices as of mid-2026. Individual property prices vary significantly based on size, condition, location within the suburb, and market conditions at the time of sale.
Sources and Dates
The regional medians above are the mid-2026 figures compiled for this guide. The market context used to date them was accessed on 24 September 2026.
- Cotality, "High-end homes lead market downturn as affordable properties prove resilient" — https://www.cotality.com/au/insights/articles/high-end-homes-lead-market-downturn-as-affordable-properties-prove-resilient
- OpenAgent, Sydney property market profile, August 2026 data — https://www.openagent.com.au/suburb-profiles/sydney-property-market
- Domain, Sydney auction results and quarterly reporting — https://www.domain.com.au/auction-results/sydney/
- REA Group, St Marys growth data as cited in our up-and-coming suburbs guide — https://www.realestate.com.au/
A note on what this guide does not claim. The suburb medians published here are a mid-2026 snapshot and have not been re-sourced suburb by suburb; where a figure is known to have moved, the text says so. Where this guide and our up-and-coming suburbs guide disagree on the outer south-west, the more recent April 2026 readings are the better estimate, and the discrepancy is flagged in the Western Sydney section rather than quietly reconciled.
This article is general information about Sydney property prices and is not financial or investment advice. Median figures are indicative only and should not be used to value an individual property.