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Artarmon Property Investment Guide 2026: Train Access & Cafe Culture
Artarmon is North Shore's convenience suburb - train station 400m walk, emerging Wilkes Avenue cafe precinct, professional appeal. At $1.65M houses with 5% growth and better yields than neighbours, it offers accessible North Shore living.
Quick Answer
Why invest in Artarmon?
Artarmon delivers train convenience: $1.65M houses, station 400m, North Shore access in 15 minutes. Emerging cafe culture, Wilkes Avenue precinct. Houses yield 3.7%, growth 5%. Better value than Willoughby/Lane Cove. Professional couples market.
Artarmon Market Overview
Artarmon vs North Shore
| Location | House Median | Yield | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artarmon | $1,650,000 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Willoughby | $1,900,000 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| Lane Cove | $1,800,000 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Chatswood | $1,450,000 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Investment Strategy
Train Proximity Hold: Buy houses ($1.65M) within 800m of Artarmon station. Professional couples, train commuters. Yield 3.7%, growth 5%. Long-term 10-12 year hold.
Renovation Value-Add: Target older homes ($1.5-$1.6M) near station, modernize for young professionals. Add $150k-$200k value, sell to commuter market.
Risks
High Entry: $1.65M still premium pricing.
Limited Amenities: Cafe culture emerging but not established like Lane Cove.
Moderate Yields: 3.7% better than neighbours but not strong cashflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes for train access convenience. Artarmon delivers $1.65M houses, train station 400m, North Shore access. Growth 5%, yields 3.7%. Emerging cafe culture, professional couples. Better yields than Willoughby/Lane Cove.
Houses: 3.5-3.9% ($1.65M renting $1,100-$1,250/week). Better than North Shore average 3.4%. Strong tenant demand - train access professionals. Vacancy under 2%.
Artarmon: $1.65M houses, residential, quieter. Chatswood: $1.45M/$780k, commercial hub, transport. Artarmon suits families wanting North Shore prestige with better value. Chatswood suits investors wanting yields/metro.
Emerging - Wilkes Avenue precinct, local cafes, village feel developing. Not Lane Cove level yet but improving. Young professionals moving in driving demand.
Artarmon Public strong primary. High school catchments: Willoughby Girls, North Sydney Boys/Girls. School appeal drives family demand, 10% premium in catchments.
High entry $1.65M limits buyers. Moderate yields 3.7% vs Western Sydney 4.5%. Limited village amenities compared Lane Cove. Requires 10+ year hold for North Shore appreciation.