NSW Property Intelligence
Russell ValeNSW 2517
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Russell Vale is home to ~1,593 residents (median age 39), with 21% of households renting.
Rent in Russell Vale
The median house rent in Russell Vale is $890/week (94 new leases). Units have a median of $550/week (52 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2517, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $455/wk |
| 2 | $672/wk | $570/wk |
| 3 | $800/wk | — |
| 4+ | $1172/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Russell Vale fall in the intake zones of Russell Vale Public School, Woonona High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Russell Vale Public School#581 of 2159 in NSW
- Woonona High School#650 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Russell Vale has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Bungalow OOSH, Russell Vale Pre-School.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Bellambi Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Corrimal Plaza, Corrimal Court. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Russell Vale (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 9 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 2 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | Stable |
Development activity
31 development applications were lodged in Russell Vale over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Russell Vale — quick answers
What is the median rent in Russell Vale?
Houses in Russell Vale (postcode 2517) have a median asking rent of $890/week; units have a median of $550/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Russell Vale?
Russell Vale addresses can be zoned for Russell Vale Public School, Woonona High School. Russell Vale Public School ranks in roughly the top 27% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Russell Vale?
Russell Vale has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Russell Vale to the Sydney CBD?
From Bellambi Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 131 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Russell Vale?
31 development applications were lodged in Russell Vale in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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