Ramsgate Beach Property Market Update 1st Half 2026
Ramsgate Beach is a picturesque costal suburb located about 16km south of Sydney CBD, New South Wales, on the banks of Botany Bay. It offers a mix of residential areas, alongside relaxed beachside atmosphere with golden sands, calm waters and scenic views.
Property Trends
In Q1 2026, Ramsgate Beach recorded a median house price of $2,070,000, and a median unit price of $800,000. This represents an annual (Q1 2025 – Q1 2026) median price softening of -2.8% for houses but a growth of 9.6% for units. Between Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 house sales were stable (at 26 sales in Q1 2026), but unit sales declined, by -17.7% (to 107 sales in Q1 2026). The house market is in high demand, whilst the unit market is undersupplied. Combined, this has created a buffer against higher interest rates in early 2026. Thus, now is still an ideal time for owners to capitalise on their investment. There is a high number of new units planned, which benefits buyers in the long run.
Project Development
Ramsgate Beach plans to see approximately $421.4M of new projects commence construction between 2026 and 2027. Derby Street Apartments & Shops ($202.4M) is a major mixed-use project due to commence in the area. There are approximately 400 units/apartments and 6 townhouses planned. Whilst there is a large supply of new stock, it is mostly units. This will lead house buyers to divert their focus to units even more, which will push up unit prices even further in the short run.
Rental Market & Growth
House rental yields in Ramsgate Beach were 2.3% in March 2026, lower than Bayside LGA (2.9%) and Sydney Metro (2.8%). That said, median house rental price increased by 19.4% in the past 12 months to Q1 2026, at $1,075 per week. The number of houses rented did decline, by -6.7% in the past 12 months, to 28 rentals in Q1 2026. The same pattern can be seen in the unit rental market. Overall, this suggests there is an undersupplied rental market in Ramsgate Beach, which continues to be beneficial for investors.
Vacancy Rates & Property Investment
Ramsgate Beach recorded a vacancy rate of 0.9% in March 2026, lower than Bayside LGA’s 1.4% and Sydney Metro 1.1% average. Furthermore, vacancy rates in Ramsgate Beach declined in the past 12 months, indicating a tighter rental market. Moreover, a 0.9% vacancy rate is still significantly below the Real Estate Institution of Australia’s healthy benchmark of 3.0%. Thus, there is quicker occupancy of rental homes in Ramsgate Beach. This is a conducive environment for investors, especially with a slightly more affordable median house sales price (thus, entry price) in Q1 2026.
