Gables
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Gables, NSW 2765.
About Gables
Welcome to Gables
Gables sits in Sydney's North West Growth Area, part of the broader Box Hill precinct that has emerged as one of the city's newest residential frontiers. Roughly an hour from the CBD by car via the growing arterial network feeding into the Hills District, it's a suburb defined by new estates, wide streets and the sense of a community still very much taking shape.
With a population of just 3,339 and a median age of 32, Gables attracts young families and first-home buyers drawn to the promise of new-build living at a scale that's hard to find closer to Sydney's centre. It suits buyers who want a fresh start in a masterplanned setting, rather than those chasing period character or an established café strip.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Gables is overwhelmingly new. Current listings show houses make up 89% of the market, with land (10%) still available for those wanting to build from scratch, and only a small sliver of townhouses (1%) rounding out the mix. This is a suburb of contemporary double-storey homes on regular blocks, wide driveways and freshly landscaped verges, with more streets and estates taking shape each year as the broader Box Hill area continues to develop.
Buyers here are typically choosing between a ready-built home and a house-and-land package, and the suburb's architecture reflects that pipeline — clean-lined facades, open-plan interiors and a level of consistency you'd expect from a growth-area release rather than an older, organically developed suburb.
The property market
Gables carries a median house price of $1.35 million, with recent growth of 1.1% suggesting a market that is holding steady rather than moving sharply in either direction. For a new-build precinct this close to the Hills District, that price point reflects strong underlying demand for family-sized homes in a masterplanned setting.
Renters can expect to pay a median of $850 a week, a figure consistent with the suburb's largely house-based rental stock. With land still available alongside completed homes, buyers have some flexibility in how they enter the market — whether that's securing an established house or building new — which is relatively unusual compared with more built-out Sydney suburbs.
Getting around
Gables' location within the North West Growth Area means road connections are the backbone of daily life, linking residents through Box Hill and Nelson Quarter Box Hill towards the Hills District's train and bus network. As the surrounding precinct matures, infrastructure upgrades have been steadily catching up with the pace of residential development, a common pattern in Sydney's newer growth corridors.
For now, most residents rely on cars for commuting and errands, with the suburb's wide new roads designed to accommodate the growing population. Families weighing up a move here should factor in travel times to established public transport hubs until further services extend into the immediate area.
Schools & families
Education options in and around Gables include the Aspect Western Sydney School's Hills Shire Campus, which caters to students with autism, and Santa Sophia Catholic College, which spans both primary and secondary campuses nearby. Together they give local families a mix of specialised support and mainstream Catholic schooling within easy reach.
With a median age of 32 and a population still building, Gables has the feel of a suburb growing up alongside its residents — playgrounds, schools and community facilities expanding in step with new housing releases across Box Hill and neighbouring Oakville.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Gables is quieter and more local than in Sydney's established suburbs, with day-to-day amenity still developing alongside the housing. Residents tend to look to the wider Box Hill and Nelson Quarter precincts, and further afield to the established Hills District centres, for cafés, dining and larger retail and grocery options.
It's a trade-off typical of growth-area living: less choice on the doorstep for now, in exchange for new homes, larger blocks and a community that's being built from the ground up rather than inherited.
Market snapshot
Gables property market
Median sale price
$1.35m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
3.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.11m
Median
$1.35m
Premium
$1.89m
Days on market
62
Auction clearance
38%
Sold this year
109
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +2.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Gables by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Gables, NSW 2765.
Population
3,339
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$3,219
median, per week
Median rent
$600
per week
Median mortgage
$3,200
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Gables
Independent & Catholic schools
Aspect Western Sydney School - Aspect Hills Shire Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Gables
$1.40m
38 Kiewa Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$1.40m
26 Hyperno Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.30m
17 Travertine Grove
Sold ~June 2026
$1.95m
Lot 2995 Precinct H - Stage 7C
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Gables
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Price map around Gables
Every listing for sale near Gables, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Gables suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Gables?
The median house price in Gables, NSW is $1.35m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.1%.
How much is rent in Gables?
The median weekly rent in Gables is around $850 per week.
Is Gables a good place to live?
Gables is a suburb of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Gables is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 3,339 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Gables?
Gables has a population of 3,339 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
What schools are in Gables?
There are 3 schools in or near Gables, including Aspect Western Sydney School - Aspect Hills Shire Campus, Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary) and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary).
How long do homes take to sell in Gables?
Properties in Gables take around 62 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 38%.
How much do you need to buy in Gables?
Entry-level properties in Gables start around $1.11m, while premium homes reach $1.89m.
What suburbs are near Gables?
Suburbs near Gables include The Gables Box Hill, Box Hill, Box Hill Box Hill, Nelson Quarter Box Hill and Oakville Box Hill.
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