What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Airds?

The median apartment in Airds is $320,000. Including stamp duty ($9,370), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $31,916, or $2,660/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Airds?

The median house in Airds is $485,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($16,355), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $36,949.

What is the vacancy rate in Airds?

Airds currently has a vacancy rate of 2.8%. Properties average 42 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Airds

2560 NSW · 52km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Airds is an affordable suburb in southwestern Sydney's Campbelltown region, characterized by its diverse multicultural community with significant Pacific Islander and Aboriginal populations. The suburb features a mix of public housing and private dwellings, making it accessible to first-home buyers and investors seeking entry-level opportunities. With proximity to Campbelltown CBD, hospital, and shopping facilities, Airds offers practical amenities while maintaining affordability. The area benefits from regular bus services to Campbelltown station and access to major motorways. Recent urban renewal initiatives and infrastructure improvements have begun enhancing the suburb's appeal, though it remains predominantly a working-class residential area with younger demographics and families.

Highly affordable entry point into Sydney property marketStrong multicultural community with established support networksProximity to Campbelltown Hospital and healthcare facilitiesGood access to major motorways M5 and M31 for regional connectivityClose to Campbelltown CBD and shopping centres

Market Snapshot

Median House

$485K

+4.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$320K

+3.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$420K

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.2%

Yield (House)

4.8%

Auction Clearance

58%

Population

2,800

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$2,660/mo

Purchase Price

$320,000

Stamp Duty

$9,370

1st Year Total

$31,916

House

$3,079/mo

Purchase Price

$485,000

Stamp Duty

$16,355

1st Year Total

$36,949

Townhouse

$2,966/mo

Purchase Price

$420,000

Stamp Duty

$13,430

1st Year Total

$35,588

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