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

The median apartment in Bradbury is $485,000. Including stamp duty ($16,355), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $41,924, or $3,494/month.

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

The median house in Bradbury is $685,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($25,355), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $50,093.

What is the vacancy rate in Bradbury?

Bradbury currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 28 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Bradbury

2560 NSW · 52km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Bradbury is an affordable, family-oriented suburb in Sydney's south-western Macarthur region, located within Camden Council. This predominantly residential area offers excellent value for first home buyers and young families, featuring a diverse mix of housing types including detached homes, townhouses, and unit developments. The suburb benefits from close proximity to Campbelltown CBD and major shopping centres, while maintaining a peaceful residential character with numerous parks and recreational facilities. Bradbury's multicultural community creates a vibrant, inclusive environment with good access to primary and secondary education options. The area has experienced steady property growth over the past five years, supported by broader Western Sydney infrastructure investments and development plans. Transport connectivity is solid with regular bus services to Campbelltown and Liverpool, plus convenient road access via major arterials. The suburb's affordability, combined with its family-friendly amenities including community centres, sporting facilities, and playgrounds, makes it particularly attractive to households with children. Future transport improvements planned for the Macarthur region are expected to further enhance the area's appeal and accessibility.

Highly affordable property prices compared to Sydney averagesStrong family-friendly environment with excellent parks and recreational facilitiesClose proximity to Campbelltown CBD and major shopping centresGood access to quality primary and secondary education optionsMulticultural community creating vibrant, inclusive atmosphere

Market Snapshot

Median House

$685K

+12.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$485K

+9.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$595K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

28 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.1%

Yield (House)

4.2%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

4,200

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

$4,174/mo

Purchase Price

$685,000

Stamp Duty

$25,355

1st Year Total

$50,093

Townhouse

$3,851/mo

Purchase Price

$595,000

Stamp Duty

$21,305

1st Year Total

$46,208

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