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

The median apartment in Carramar 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 Carramar?

The median house in Carramar is $720,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($26,930), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $52,392.

What is the vacancy rate in Carramar?

Carramar currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 32 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Carramar

2163 NSW · 35km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Carramar, NSW 2163 is a multicultural suburb in southwestern Sydney within the Fairfield City Council area, offering affordable housing options and strong community diversity. The suburb is characterized by a predominantly Middle Eastern and South Asian population, with younger demographics and high family household rates. Located approximately 35km from Sydney CBD, Carramar benefits from direct rail access via the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line and proximity to the M5 Motorway. The property market features mainly detached houses with steady growth, attracting first home buyers and young families seeking affordability. Community amenities include Carramar Public School, local parks, cultural centers, and nearby Prairiewood Shopping Centre. The area shows strong rental demand and is part of broader Western Sydney infrastructure development initiatives, positioning it well for future growth.

Highly affordable housing compared to inner Sydney suburbsDirect rail connection to Sydney CBD via T2 lineStrong multicultural community with established cultural amenitiesHigh proportion of family households creating stable communityProximity to major employment centers like Liverpool and Fairfield

Market Snapshot

Median House

$720K

+9.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$485K

+8.5% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$650K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.1%

Yield (House)

4.2%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

8,500

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

$4,366/mo

Purchase Price

$720,000

Stamp Duty

$26,930

1st Year Total

$52,392

Townhouse

$4,129/mo

Purchase Price

$650,000

Stamp Duty

$23,780

1st Year Total

$49,544

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