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Cockatoo Median Prices 2026: Houses, Units & What the Market Actually Shows

Sophie Chen April 1, 2026
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Cockatoo Median Prices 2026: Houses, Units & What the Market Actually Shows

Here are the current median property prices in Cockatoo as of early 2026. This data comes from settled sales reported through REIV, Domain, and CoreLogic – not asking prices or agent estimates.

Current Median Prices

Property TypeMedian PriceYoY ChangeRental Yield
Houses$887,457-0.8%4.1%
Units/Apartments$517,019+3.6%3.8%

Market Indicators:

  • Days on market (median): 63 days
  • Auction clearance rate: 56%
  • Total sales (last 12 months): 155 settled

Price Breakdown by Bedroom Count

Houses

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
2-bedroom$621,219$532,474 - $709,965
3-bedroom$887,457$754,338 - $1,020,575
4-bedroom$1,153,694$1,020,575 - $1,331,185
5+ bedroom$1,419,931$1,242,439 - $1,774,914

Units & Apartments

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
1-bedroom$387,764$310,211 - $439,466
2-bedroom$517,019$439,466 - $594,571
3-bedroom$697,975$620,422 - $775,528

Growth Trend (5-Year View)

YearHouse MedianUnit Median
2022$917,339$448,966
2023$909,775$465,090
2024$902,274$481,792
2025$894,835$499,095
2026 (YTD)$887,457$517,019

Rental Market

Current rental medians in Cockatoo:

Property TypeWeekly RentAnnual Yield
House (3br)$674/wk4.1%
Unit (2br)$373/wk3.8%

Vacancy rate: 1.9% (tight market, landlord-favourable)

What This Means for Buyers

A mix of first-home buyers and families upgrading. Competitive at auction for quality properties on good streets.

Stamp duty on median house: $48,810 (or $39,935 for first-home buyers with concessions)

Deposit needed (20%): $177,491 for houses, $103,403 for units

For a full buying guide including auction tips and street-by-street analysis, see our Cockatoo property market guide.


Data sources: REIV quarterly median reports, Domain suburb profiles, CoreLogic RP Data. Figures represent settled sales for the 12 months to March 2026. Individual sale prices vary significantly based on condition, aspect, and exact location.

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