What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Canada Bay?

The median apartment in Canada Bay is $850,000. Including stamp duty ($32,780), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $64,076, or $5,340/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Canada Bay?

The median house in Canada Bay is $1,850,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($84,160), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $126,610.

What is the vacancy rate in Canada Bay?

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

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True Cost of Buying in Canada Bay

2046 NSW · 10km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Canada Bay is a prestigious waterfront suburb located approximately 10km west of Sydney's CBD, nestled along the southern banks of the Parramatta River within the City of Canada Bay local government area. The suburb commands premium property values driven by its rare combination of waterfront access, heritage character, and proximity to major employment centres. With a median house price of $1,850,000 and verified comparable sales evidence showing a waterfront property at 26 Regatta Road transacting at $3.72M in April 2026, the upper end of the market demonstrates exceptional depth and buyer appetite. Canada Bay attracts an affluent, educated demographic with a median household income of $95,000 per annum, with over half of residents employed in professional occupations. The suburb's housing stock is a balanced blend of heritage Federation and inter-war homes, modern apartment developments, and boutique townhouses, catering to families, downsizers, and professionals alike. Lifestyle amenities are a major drawcard — waterfront parks including Bayview Park and Rothwell Park, cycling and walking paths along the Parramatta River foreshore, and easy access to dining and retail along Concord Road and nearby Rhodes Shopping Centre contribute to an exceptionally high quality of life. The suburb scores strongly on safety (8/10), family friendliness (9/10), and walkability (75/100). Transport connectivity is provided primarily via bus services to the CBD and Concord West railway station approximately 1.5km away, with Rhodes station accessible within 2-3km. Rental demand is robust, underpinned by low vacancy rates of 1.8% and strong yields for units at 4.8%. The investment fundamentals are compelling — five-year house price growth of 45%, auction clearance rates of 78%, and days on market of just 28 days all signal a tightly held, high-demand market. Canada Bay remains one of Sydney's Inner West gems, offering a rare blend of waterfront lifestyle, community character, and long-term capital growth credentials.

Premium waterfront location along Parramatta River with exceptional lifestyle amenity and recreationStrong 5-year capital growth of 45% for houses and 38% for units demonstrating sustained market demandHighly educated and affluent demographic base with 52% professional workers and median income of $95,000Low vacancy rate of 1.8% and strong auction clearance rate of 78% indicating deep buyer and renter demandExcellent safety and family-friendly credentials with crime index of 25/100 and family friendliness score of 9/10

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.9M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$850K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.4M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

28 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.8%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

78%

Population

4,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$5,340/mo

Purchase Price

$850,000

Stamp Duty

$32,780

1st Year Total

$64,076

House

$10,551/mo

Purchase Price

$1,850,000

Stamp Duty

$84,160

1st Year Total

$126,610

Townhouse

$8,174/mo

Purchase Price

$1,450,000

Stamp Duty

$62,160

1st Year Total

$98,084

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