As public transport use becomes more prevalent as both access and petrol prices increase, it should come as no surprise that housing along Sydney’s Metro lines are booming.
When the Northwest Metro opened in 2019, postcodes in and around the area saw prices grow at 39.94% from 2019 to 2021, outpacing Sydney as a whole by 4.48% during the same period.
Those same areas have since grown 8.12% in the last two years suggesting that the new infrastructure has been factored into the current market price.
New data has shown the Southwest and Western Sydney Airport corridors are leading price growth in the city at 12.41% and 17.50% respectively over the last two years.
Median House Prices in Suburbs with a Metro Project
| Launch Year | Project | 2019 | 2021 | 2Y Growth | 2024 | 2025 | 2Y Growth |
| 2019 | Northwest | $1,352,773 | $1,893,122 | 39.94% | $2,292,845 | $2,478,944 | 8.12% |
| 2024 | City and Inner West | $1,799,710 | $2,466,098 | 37.03% | $2,767,113 | $2,900,450 | 4.82% |
| 2026 | Southwest | $1,026,630 | $1,351,846 | 31.68% | $1,662,409 | $1,868,738 | 12.41% |
| 2027 | Western Sydney Airport | $681,842 | $879,368 | 28.97% | $1,102,343 | $1,295,267 | 17.50% |
| 2032 | West | $1,272,675 | $1,704,832 | 33.97% | $2,015,236 | $2,167,341 | 7.55% |
The Airport corridor growth is being driven by infrastructure investment and employment expectations while the southwest corridor started from a lower price base of $1.03 million in 2024 to now $1.87 million allowing for buyers to enter the market at a relatively affordable position.
That doesn’t mean that this trend is universal. The City and Inner-West line that launched in 2024 has shown weak growth since launch at just 4.82%. Primarily, this is due to the suburbs in these areas already being expensive and being dominated by units not houses.
The top performing areas over the past year were Ashcroft-Busby-Miller with 13.9% year-on-year growth. Following close behind is Colyton-Oxley Park with 13.62% and St Marys-North St Marys with 13.53% year-on-year growth. These areas had median house prices of $1 million.
Why are these doing so well? Price point and prospect. The relatively low entry point, the anticipation of future growth, and the focus on community have all provided buyers with reasons to feel confident.
The poorest performing area was Neutral Bay-Kirribilli with just 2.36% of year-on-year growth. As a general trend, the weakest growth suburbs all have median house prices of over $3 million.
The window on these areas is short and getting shorter. If you’re interested in exploring how these trends affect your situation, It’s Simple’s property experts are here to help. Reach out for an obligation-free conversation.
This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or mortgage advice. The information provided is based on publicly available data and market trends at the time of publication. Individual circumstances vary — please consult a licensed mortgage broker or financial adviser before making any property or investment decisions.