Summer Hill’s tight stock, short vacancy and inner-west convenience keep demand strong, with families, professionals and investors chasing its character homes and easy city links. Buyers are attracted to enduring capital stability driven by low turnover, proximity to cafes and schools, and the limited new supply that keeps the suburb desirable. Risks include high relative prices, low yields and a large renter base that makes affordability a constraint, yet the same supply shortages and steady rental interest underpin growth upside as prices have edged up modestly over the past six months.