Investment Property Guide

Invest in Monterey Property

Limited supply and waterfront premium drive consistent capital appreciation in Monterey.

3.9%

Unit Yield

2.5%

House Yield

+6%

Unit Growth (1yr)

6/10

Investor Rating

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Monterey Investment Analysis – March 2026

Units & Apartments

Recommended

Median Purchase Price$815K

Gross Rental Yield3.9%

Est. Weekly Rent$611/week

12-Month Growth+6%

Days to Lease28 days avg

Houses

Median Purchase Price$2.12M

Gross Rental Yield2.5%

Est. Weekly Rent$1019/week

12-Month Growth+8.8%

Days to Lease24 days avg

Why Investors Choose Monterey

Monterey scores 6/10 for investment suitability based on yields, growth, and tenant demand.

Strong Yields

Unit yields of 3.9% outperform Sydney metro average of 3.2%

Capital Growth

6% unit growth in past 12 months indicates strong demand

Tenant Demand

36% of residents are renters, ensuring consistent tenant pool

Neg. Gearing

Properties may qualify for negative gearing tax benefits

Monterey Tenant Demographics

2,350

Population

Median Age

36%

Renting

$95K

Median Income

Typical Tenant Profile:

waterfrontquietfamilyscenicpremium

Recent Sales in Monterey

Properties sold in 2217 in the last 3 months

house

70 Railway Parade, Monterey

4 bed2 bath

Sold$1.83M

Feb 202624 days on market

unit

36/28 King Street, Monterey

2 bed1 bath

Sold$684K

Feb 202618 days on market

townhouse

62 Bay Street, Monterey

3 bed2 bath

Sold$1.16M

Jan 202632 days on market

house

91 The Grand Parade, Monterey

5 bed3 bath

Sold$2.26M

Jan 202621 days on market

unit

22/88 Princes Highway, Monterey

1 bed1 bath

Sold$582K

Dec 202528 days on market

Sale prices are indicative and sourced from publicly available data. Contact Michael for accurate current market data.

What Monterey Clients Say

Real results from real clients in Monterey and surrounding suburbs

“We've been in Monterey for 20 years and finally found our forever home with Michael's help. He understood what makes this quiet pocket special.”

The Angelopoulos Family

Family Home • Monterey • 2025

“Selling our Monterey home after 30 years was emotional. Michael handled everything with professionalism and achieved $200K above our expectations.”

Robert & Jane P.

Waterfront Villa • Monterey • 2025

“Michael found us a unit with bay glimpses in Monterey. Perfect location near Scarborough Park for our kids.”

The Nguyen Family

Bay-view Unit • Monterey • 2024

Investing FAQs for Monterey

Common questions about buying property in Monterey

Is Monterey a good investment suburb?

Monterey offers 2.5% house yields and 3.9% unit yields. Limited supply and waterfront premium drive consistent capital appreciation. This is long-term wealth building.

What rental yields can I expect in St George?

St George offers rental yields of 2.5-3% for houses and 3.5-4.5% for units. Suburbs like Rockdale and Hurstville offer higher yields due to strong professional tenant demand.

Is St George good for negative gearing?

Yes, properties with strong capital growth potential and moderate yields work well for negative gearing strategies. Michael can analyse specific properties for investment suitability.

What are vacancy rates like?

St George has extremely low vacancy rates (under 1.5%) due to strong demand from professionals, families, and students. This means minimal rental income interruption.