True Cost of Buying in Belfield

2191 NSW · 12km to CBD

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A decision, not just a search · Belfield

Does the lower estimated monthly cost make a property the better buy?

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Market Intelligence

Belfield is a diverse, multicultural suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, 12km southwest of Sydney CBD. With a population of 3,200 and median age of 32, it attracts young families and professionals seeking affordable housing near quality education and transport. The suburb features a balanced housing mix of 45% houses, 42% units, and 13% townhouses, with median house prices at $1.15M. Strong community amenities include proximity to University of Sydney Cumberland Campus, Belfield Sports Ground, and Cooks River parklands. The area benefits from excellent transport links via Campsie Station and regular bus services. With 48% of residents born overseas, particularly from Lebanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese communities, Belfield offers multicultural dining and shopping along Canterbury Road. The suburb shows solid investment fundamentals with 8.2% annual house price growth, 3.8% rental yields, and low 2.1% vacancy rates. Future growth is supported by planned Sydney Metro Southwest extension and ongoing urban renewal initiatives in the Canterbury-Bankstown corridor.

Excellent transport connectivity with Campsie Station 2km away and regular bus servicesStrong educational precinct with University of Sydney Cumberland Campus and quality local schoolsDiverse multicultural community creating vibrant dining and cultural experiencesAffordable housing options compared to nearby Strathfield and BurwoodAccess to Cooks River parklands and recreational facilities

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.1M

+8.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$680K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$850K

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.6%

Yield (House)

3.8%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

3,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$4,480/mo

Purchase Price

$680,000

Stamp Duty

$25,130

1st Year Total

$53,756

House

$6,719/mo

Purchase Price

$1,150,000

Stamp Duty

$46,280

1st Year Total

$80,630

Townhouse

$5,140/mo

Purchase Price

$850,000

Stamp Duty

$32,780

1st Year Total

$61,676

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Community Profile

Median Income

$68,000

Median Age

32

Family Households

62%

Owner-Occupied

58%

Walkability

68/100

Public Transport

7/10

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