5/101 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
5/101 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
2-bed corner apartment | Premium Macquarie Park complex | Metro-linked lifestyle | Strong rental appeal | Flood overlay noted
This unit holds a genuine competitive edge in Macquarie Park’s apartment market. The 2019-built tower sits within a large mixed-use precinct, giving residents direct access to retail, gardens, pools, and gym—amenities rarely matched by older stock in the area. At $970 per week asking rent, demand is clearly strong, and the 6% yield seen on smaller units in the same building suggests investors are well served here. The configuration suits young professionals, couples, or downsizers who value walk-to-metro convenience and the security of a modern, amenity-rich building. Its position near Macquarie University and the shopping centre anchors long-term appeal.
The flood overlay flagged by planning data may influence buyer perception, even if the property itself remains fully residential and functional. Floor level and aspect are not confirmed, and these could shift value meaningfully—higher floors with district views typically command a premium in this tower. The 1-bedroom sales in the building, ranging from $642,500 to $753,888, indicate internal pricing spread, but the 2-bedroom configuration here should sit above those levels. Buyers should weigh the building’s strong rental performance against potential insurance or resale considerations tied to flood management controls.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 5/101 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Checks found:
Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Macquarie Park presents a bifurcated market. Houses command a $2.6 million median with modest 2.0% annual growth, while units sit at $790,000, down 1.3%. A sharper 8.15% unit decline and a 4.7% house fall appear in alternate data, signalling segment inconsistencies and softening. Rental yields favour units at 4.64% versus 1.58% for houses, with units renting at $750 weekly and trading in 45 days. House sales slipped 7.2% annually to 205, hinting at supply constraints. Demand skews toward investors chasing yield and renters, given the pronounced unit advantage. The suburb is flagged as undervalued, yet recent price weakness, particularly in units, tempers momentum. Future growth hinges on infrastructure and employment anchors, though transport, schools and buyer demographics remain unquantified. Elevated price points for houses and thinning sales volume add caution.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 515C/101 Waterloo Road sold $642,500 (1-bed) | 511A/101 Waterloo Road sold $753,888 (1-bed) | Property Price Band: $800K–$900K | Value Drivers: configuration, floor level, aspect, building amenities
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Parking
1
Land
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