Sydney’s inner-city and eastern suburbs continue to show strong buyer engagement, resilient pricing, and high transaction volumes. While premium pockets are seeing competitive conditions and above-asking outcomes, select suburbs are presenting short windows of opportunity where motivated vendors and limited stock are creating negotiation leverage for well-prepared buyers.
Market Summary – Last 60 Days
- Fastest Selling: Queens Park (16.42 days)
- Highest Vendor Premium: Bronte (+4.26%)
- Strongest Transaction Volume: Randwick (56 listings, 40 sales)
- Highest Rental Supply: Randwick (404 listings)
- Most Tightly Held Suburb: Queens Park (only 7 new listings)
What This Means for Buyers
Sydney’s inner and eastern markets remain highly competitive, particularly in lifestyle-driven suburbs such as Bronte, Bondi and Paddington, where buyers are consistently paying above asking prices. Areas such as Surry Hills and Randwick continue to provide strong depth of stock, creating opportunities for strategic acquisitions across both owner-occupier and investment segments.
With limited supply in tightly held pockets like Queens Park, buyers who are well-prepared and finance-ready remain best positioned to secure premium assets before competition intensifies further.
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
- New Sale Listings: 36
- Average Days on Market: 42.06
- Vendor Premium: +1.42%
- Recently Advised Sales: 27
- Total Rental Listings: 393
Key Insights:
Surry Hills remains one of Sydney’s most active inner-city markets, underpinned by solid demand from both owner-occupiers and investors. With 36 new listings and 27 advised sales, activity levels reflect a healthy pace of turnover, while an average of 42 days on market points to steady buyer absorption. A vendor premium of +1.42% highlights competitive bidding, particularly for quality homes. Meanwhile, 393 rental listings signal strong ongoing tenant demand. Blending walkability, lifestyle appeal, and long-term capital growth prospects, Surry Hills continues to stand out as a high-performing inner-urban precinct.
Randwick, NSW 2031
- New Sale Listings: 56
- Average Days on Market: 29.56
- Vendor Premium: +1.92%
- Recently Advised Sales: 40
- Total Rental Listings: 404
Key Insights:
Randwick is performing as one of Sydney’s strongest transaction hubs, supported by proximity to beaches, hospitals and education precincts. With 56 new listings and 40 advised sales, the suburb is seeing swift market movement, reflected in an average of just under 30 days on market. A vendor premium of +1.92% underscores strong buyer competition, while 404 rental listings point to enduring tenant demand. The suburb is showing clear signs of momentum, particularly for renovated family homes and well-positioned apartments.
Queens Park, NSW 2022
- New Sale Listings: 7
- Average Days on Market: 16.42
- Vendor Premium: -27.00%
- Recently Advised Sales: 4
- Total Rental Listings: 21
Key Insights:
Queens Park remains an extremely tightly held market with limited new supply. Only seven new listings and four advised sales were recorded, underscoring the suburb’s scarce availability. Properties are being absorbed rapidly, averaging just over 16 days on market, one of the fastest turnover rates in the dataset. A vendor discount of -27.00% points to selective repricing on certain listings, while just 21 rental listings highlight extremely constrained rental conditions. Low stock levels continue to underpin long-term demand, with buyers needing to act quickly when quality opportunities arise.
Bondi, NSW 2026
- New Sale Listings: 12
- Average Days on Market: 25.30
- Vendor Premium: +2.75%
- Recently Advised Sales: 13
- Total Rental Listings: 177
Key Insights:
Bondi remains one of Sydney’s most resilient lifestyle markets, with strong transactional depth and consistent buyer enquiry. With 12 new listings and 13 advised sales, the suburb is seeing high clearance relative to available supply, supported by an average of just over 25 days on market. A vendor premium of +2.75% highlights strong buyer competition, while 177 rental listings reflect sustained investor interest. Premium coastal appeal continues to drive both owner-occupier and investor demand in this tightly held suburb.
Bronte, NSW 2024
- New Sale Listings: 12
- Average Days on Market: 21.85
- Vendor Premium: +4.26%
- Recently Advised Sales: 12
- Total Rental Listings: 64
Key Insights:
Bronte continues to perform as a blue-chip coastal enclave with strong pricing outcomes. With 12 new listings and 12 advised sales, the market reflects balanced turnover and sustained demand. Properties are moving quickly, averaging 21.85 days on market, while a vendor premium of +4.26% marks the strongest premium across this dataset. Just 64 rental listings indicate limited leasing supply and ongoing competition for available homes. Strong pricing performance highlights continued buyer appetite for beachside prestige locations.
Paddington, NSW 2021
- New Sale Listings: 18
- Average Days on Market: 19.22
- Vendor Premium: +2.27%
- Recently Advised Sales: 19
- Total Rental Listings: 170
Key Insights:
Paddington remains highly active, supported by consistent buyer demand and strong sales volumes. With 18 new listings and 19 advised sales, the suburb continues to see demand exceeding supply, supported by an average of just 19.22 days on market. A vendor premium of +2.27% highlights ongoing competitive conditions, while 170 rental listings signal stable investor engagement. The suburb continues to attract strong competition for character terraces and renovated properties close to retail and transport amenities
Summary of January Insights
Sydney’s blue-chip suburbs continue to demonstrate price resilience and strong buyer competition, particularly in tightly held lifestyle locations such as Bronte, Bondi and Paddington. While select suburbs like Queens Park present only brief windows of opportunity due to limited new listings, overall conditions still favour well-prepared, finance-ready buyers targeting quality stock. With firm vendor premiums, relatively swift selling times and solid rental demand across key pockets including Surry Hills and Randwick, the prestige and lifestyle end of the market remains well supported as buyers focus on data-driven, long-term acquisitions.
At Rose & Jones Buyers Agents, we continue to see strong results for clients who combine suburb-level data with disciplined acquisition strategies and off-market access. For personalised advice on buying or investing in these suburbs, feel free to reach out to Byron Rose at Rose & Jones.
