True Cost of Buying in Blaxland

2774 NSW · 65km to CBD

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A decision, not just a search · Blaxland

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Market Intelligence

Blaxland is a family-oriented suburb in the Blue Mountains, approximately 65km west of Sydney CBD, offering a unique blend of mountain lifestyle and metropolitan accessibility. Located along the historic Great Western Highway and Blue Mountains railway line, Blaxland provides residents with regular train services to Sydney CBD in approximately 90 minutes. The suburb is characterized by established residential areas on larger blocks, attracting families seeking a tree-change lifestyle while maintaining city connections. With close proximity to Blue Mountains National Park and extensive bushwalking trails, Blaxland offers exceptional natural amenities. The local community is well-served by Blaxland Public School and Blaxland High School, along with a village shopping precinct providing essential services. Property values have shown steady growth, with the suburb remaining more affordable than Sydney metro areas while commanding a premium within the Blue Mountains region. The area benefits from strong community spirit, heritage railway infrastructure, and comprehensive NBN coverage across 95% of the suburb.

Direct train access to Sydney CBD via Blue Mountains railway lineClose proximity to Blue Mountains National Park and bushwalking trailsFamily-friendly community with quality local schoolsLarger residential blocks compared to Sydney metro areasMore affordable housing than Sydney while maintaining good connectivity

Market Snapshot

Median House

$895K

+6.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$485K

+5.2% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$675K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

38 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.5%

Yield (House)

3.8%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

4,850

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$3,494/mo

Purchase Price

$485,000

Stamp Duty

$16,355

1st Year Total

$41,924

House

$5,324/mo

Purchase Price

$895,000

Stamp Duty

$34,805

1st Year Total

$63,887

Townhouse

$4,255/mo

Purchase Price

$675,000

Stamp Duty

$24,905

1st Year Total

$51,056

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Community Profile

Median Income

$78,000

Median Age

42

Family Households

68%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Walkability

55/100

Public Transport

6/10

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