Five Dock Public School
Government · Primary School · Preschool to Year 6
Approx. 0.2 km straight-line distance
Suburb centre falls within this intake area
Property Management
Property Management Five Dock
Five Dock has a mix of established houses, attached dwellings and apartments around its local centre.
Rental property management in Five Dock
Five Dock has a mix of established houses, attached dwellings and apartments around its local centre. Leasing needs vary between homes with gardens and strata buildings, so comparable evidence should reflect the dwelling and its street setting.
Five Dock property market overview
These ABS Census indicators describe Five Dock housing rather than current rental value. Dwelling and tenure percentages use occupied private dwellings in 2021; household composition uses Census households. Other and unstated categories may mean percentages do not total 100%.
- 2021 population
- 9,823
- 2016 population
- 9,356
- 2016–2021 population change
- ≈ +5.0%
- Occupied dwellings rented
- 36.7%
Local housing and rental profile
Flats or apartments36.8%
Occupied dwellings rented36.7%
Separate houses45.3%
Semi-detached, row or terrace houses and townhouses15.1%
Owned outright or with a mortgage60.6%
Family households70.5%
One-person households26.4%
Occupied private dwellings3,833
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Five Dock location and transport
Great North Road is a local shopping and bus corridor, with bus links across the Inner West. Five Dock has no operating railway or Metro station at present. Assess current bus connections and road access towards Parramatta Road, and do not present planned infrastructure as an existing tenant amenity.
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Schools and intake areas
Local schools near Five Dock
Explore NSW Government schools and intake areas around Five Dock. Catchment boundaries can cross suburb borders and may change over time.
The Concord High School intake area contains the centre of Five Dock. The Abbotsford Public School intake area overlaps part of Five Dock. These suburb-level relationships do not determine enrolment eligibility for a particular address.
Dobroyd Point Public School
Government · Primary School · Kindergarten to Year 6
Approx. 1.3 km straight-line distance
Intake area overlaps this suburb
Lucas Gardens School
Government · Schools for Specific Purposes
Approx. 1.4 km straight-line distance
Nearby Government school
Russell Lea Public School
Government · Primary School · Kindergarten to Year 6
Approx. 1.4 km straight-line distance
Intake area overlaps this suburb
School intake areas may change. Confirm enrolment eligibility using the official School Finder.
Current median weekly rent
Five Dock rental market trend
Compare verified median weekly rent histories for houses and units in Five Dock. These are suburb market indicators; the current reporting period and available observations follow the source. They do not replace a property-specific rental appraisal.
Units
$820 /week
Past 12 month change+4.5%
Median days on market20
Houses
$1,100 /week
Past 12 month change0.0%
Median days on market25
UnitsHouses
For houses, review garden upkeep, storage and parking alongside condition. For apartments, check strata entry and move-in rules; keep postcode 2046 bond context separate from Five Dock’s own suburb rental history.
Recent rental context — postcode 2046
These recent rental bond lodgements for postcode 2046 cover unit, house and townhouse segments where sufficient data is available. The postcode may include other suburbs: these are not observations exclusive to Five Dock or a property-specific appraisal. Small samples follow the existing suppression rules.
1 bedroom unit$760–$800 per week
2 bedroom unit$875–$900 per week
3 bedroom unit$1,180–$1,250 per week
Data period: July–September 2026
Five Dock rental market
Use YAY's NSW Rental Market Check for current postcode context, then compare listings that best match the property's dwelling type, position, layout, parking, condition and presentation.
Check the Five Dock rental market →Five Dock landlord considerations
These priorities should be applied to the individual property and current market evidence.
Dwelling-specific strategy
For houses, review garden upkeep, storage and parking alongside condition.
Transport and access
Great North Road is a local shopping and bus corridor, with bus links across the Inner West.
Property condition
Set maintenance and preparation priorities according to the dwelling's age, condition and tenancy needs.
Layout and parking
Confirm usable spaces, outdoor areas, garages and car spaces before marketing.
Property management services
Connected support from leasing and tenant selection through day-to-day tenancy management and owner reporting.
Leasing strategy
Tenant selection
Tenancy management
Routine inspections
Maintenance coordination
Rent reviews
Arrears follow-up
Compliance administration
Owner reporting
Ongoing communication
Switching property managers in Five Dock
Once appointed and after the current agreement requirements are understood, YAY can review the management arrangement and coordinate the practical handover with the outgoing agent.
Learn how to switch →Five Dock property management FAQs
What residential properties can YAY manage in Five Dock?
Five Dock has a mix of established houses, attached dwellings and apartments around its local centre. Leasing needs vary between homes with gardens and strata buildings, so comparable evidence should reflect the dwelling and its street setting.
How should a Five Dock property be priced for rent?
Start with genuinely comparable current listings and recent leasing evidence, then account for dwelling type, exact position, layout, parking, condition, presentation and launch timing.
How does the local Five Dock market affect leasing?
For houses, review garden upkeep, storage and parking alongside condition. For apartments, check strata entry and move-in rules; keep postcode 2046 bond context separate from Five Dock’s own suburb rental history.
How are Five Dock property management fees structured?
Fees commonly include an ongoing management fee, with leasing and other agreed services depending on the arrangement. YAY provides a clear proposal before appointment so services and applicable fees are understood upfront.
Can YAY manage a Five Dock property with an existing tenant?
Yes. YAY can review the current arrangement and coordinate the transfer once appointed, without the change of agent itself ending the tenancy.
Can I switch from another Five Dock property manager?
Yes. The current management agreement should first be checked for notice and termination requirements. YAY can then coordinate the practical handover after appointment.