Why Invest in St George?
St George offers compelling fundamentals for property investors: strong rental demand, diverse tenant demographics, solid infrastructure, and consistent capital growth. After 25 years in this market, I've helped investors build significant portfolios, and I'll share the insights that have driven their success.
Best Suburbs for Rental Yield
Top Yield Performers (Units) 1. Beverly Hills: ~4.2% gross yield 2. Kingsgrove: ~4.0% gross yield 3. Rockdale: ~3.8% gross yield
Top Yield Performers (Houses) 1. Banksia: ~3.5% gross yield 2. Bexley: ~3.3% gross yield 3. Kingsgrove: ~3.2% gross yield
Best Suburbs for Capital Growth
5-Year Growth Leaders 1. Dolls Point: +42.5% 2. Sans Souci: +38.2% 3. Brighton-Le-Sands: +35.2%
Property Types for Investors
2-Bedroom Units
- Ideal entry-level investment
- Strong tenant demand
- Lower maintenance
- Price range: $550,000-$750,000
- Family tenant appeal
- Land value component
- Renovation potential
- Price range: $1.2M-$1.8M
- Growing demand from young families
- Low maintenance
- Better yields than houses
- Price range: $900,000-$1.3M
- Medical professionals
- Stable, reliable tenants
- Willing to pay premium for convenience
- Young professionals
- Commuters
- Value convenience
- Lifestyle tenants
- Higher rents
- Longer lease periods
- Deduct investment losses against income
- Most effective for higher-income earners
- Consult your accountant for specifics
- Claim building and fixture depreciation
- Can add $5,000-$15,000 in annual deductions
- Get a quantity surveyor report
- Interest payments
- Property management fees
- Repairs and maintenance
- Insurance and council rates
- Current average: 1.8%
- Below Sydney average of 2.5%
- Strong rental demand year-round
3-Bedroom Houses
Townhouses
Tenant Demographics
St George Hospital Precinct (Kogarah)
Train Corridor (Rockdale, Beverly Hills, Kingsgrove)
Beachside (Brighton-Le-Sands)
Tax Benefits for Investors
Negative Gearing
Depreciation Schedules
Other Deductions
Vacancy Rates
St George maintains consistently low vacancy rates:
Property Management Tips
1. Use a local property manager who knows the area 2. Screen tenants carefully - references are essential 3. Respond to maintenance quickly 4. Review rents annually 5. Budget for vacancies (2-4 weeks per year)
Get Your Investment Property Analysis
I offer detailed investment analysis for serious investors. We'll examine potential properties, run the numbers, and assess fit with your investment goals. Contact me to discuss your portfolio strategy.
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