True Cost of Buying in Busby

2168 NSW · 42km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Busby is a culturally diverse suburb in Liverpool Local Government Area, southwestern Sydney, known as one of NSW's most multicultural communities with significant Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern populations. The suburb features predominantly public housing and older brick homes from the 1960s-1980s, making it one of the most affordable areas in the Liverpool region. With a young population where families are the predominant household type and English is not the first language for most residents, Busby offers strong community networks and multicultural festivals. The area is served by Busby Public School and nearby Miller Technology High School, with Crossroads Homemaker Centre providing major retail options. Transport connectivity relies on regular bus services to Liverpool and Campbelltown, with no direct rail connection. Property values show modest growth compared to broader Sydney markets, with limited new development due to existing housing commission properties. The suburb benefits from NBN infrastructure rollout and planned road upgrades, while maintaining competitive rental markets due to affordability factors.

Exceptional cultural diversity and strong multicultural communityHighly affordable housing market with entry-level opportunitiesStrong community networks and established cultural festivalsGood access to retail amenities via Crossroads Homemaker CentreRegular bus transport connections to major centres

Market Snapshot

Median House

$485K

+4.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$320K

+3.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

6.1%

Yield (House)

5.2%

Auction Clearance

58%

Population

3,200

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

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Community Profile

Median Income

$52,000

Median Age

32

Family Households

68%

Owner-Occupied

42%

Walkability

45/100

Public Transport

5/10

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