Part of Inner West Sydney: This guide is part of our comprehensive Inner West Sydney Property Investment Guide
Petersham Property Investment Guide 2026
Petersham is Inner West's gentrification opportunity - 5.1% growth at .35M median. CBD proximity (8-12km), strong demographics, cafe culture. Better value than Newtown with stronger growth potential.
Quick Answer
Why invest in Petersham?
Petersham offers Inner West value: .35M houses, 5.1% growth. CBD 8-12km, gentrification ongoing, strong demographics. Apartments 80k-20k yield 4.2-4.8%. Growing cafe/retail scene, young professionals, families. Better growth than Newtown (5.1% vs 4.8%).
Petersham Overview
Petersham vs Inner West
| Suburb | Median | Growth | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersham | .35M | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| Newtown | ,420,000 | 4.8% | 3.6% |
| Marrickville | ,280,000 | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| Leichhardt | ,520,000 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
Petersham positioned mid-tier Inner West - better value than premium Newtown/Leichhardt, similar growth to Marrickville. Gentrification driving demand.
Investment Strategy
Apartment Entry: Buy 2-bed apartments (80k-20k) yield 4.5%, growth 5.1%. Target young professionals, CBD workers. Total return 8-10%.
House Gentrification Play: Buy houses .35M in improving streets. Accept lower yield (3.8%) for capital growth 5.1%. 7-10 year hold.
Risks
Gentrification Timing: Not fully gentrified - rough pockets remain.
Street Selection: Performance varies block-by-block.
Entry Cost: .35M houses limit mainstream buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - Petersham delivers 5.1% growth at .35M median. Inner West gentrification, CBD proximity (8-12km), strong demographics. Better value than Newtown (.42M). Apartments available 80k-20k with 4.2-4.8% yields.
Houses: 3.5-4.0%. Apartments: 4.2-4.8%. Good for Inner West - balances growth (5.1%) with cashflow. CBD workers, young families create stable demand.
Apartments for sub-M entry (80k-20k). Houses if budget .35M+ targeting families. Petersham gentrifying - both property types performing well.
Petersham cheaper (.35M vs Newtown .42M), stronger growth (5.1% vs 4.8%). Newtown more established. Petersham better value/growth opportunity.
Gentrifying Inner West - mix of established families, young professionals, students. Multicultural, progressive, cafe culture. Owner-occupiers 60-68%.
Gentrification not complete - some rougher pockets remain. Apartment oversupply risk in some buildings. Street selection critical.