What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Connells Point?

The median apartment in Connells Point is $950,000. Including stamp duty ($37,280), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $70,148, or $5,846/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Connells Point?

The median house in Connells Point is $2,100,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($97,910), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $143,028.

What is the vacancy rate in Connells Point?

Connells Point currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 35 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Connells Point

2221 NSW · 20km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Connells Point is a premium waterfront suburb located 20km south of Sydney CBD, renowned for its exclusive Georges River frontage and established residential character. The suburb attracts affluent families and professionals seeking a peaceful lifestyle with water access while maintaining connectivity to Sydney's business districts. With a population of approximately 2,800 residents, Connells Point features predominantly detached homes on generous blocks, creating a low-density residential environment. The area offers excellent recreational amenities including waterfront parks, walking tracks, and boating facilities along the Georges River. Property values reflect the suburb's desirable waterfront location, with median house prices around $2.1 million, supported by limited housing stock and strong demand from owner-occupiers. The community is family-oriented with high household incomes and education levels, though residents rely on nearby Hurstville and Miranda for major shopping and services. Transport connectivity is primarily via bus services to train stations at Hurstville and Allawah. The suburb's investment appeal stems from its scarcity value, waterfront amenities, and proximity to quality schools and infrastructure.

Premium waterfront location with Georges River accessEstablished family-friendly community with low crime ratesLimited housing stock creating scarcity valueProximity to quality schools and educational facilitiesStrong capital growth potential due to waterfront premium

Market Snapshot

Median House

$2.1M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$950K

+6.2% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.4M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

35 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

3.5%

Yield (House)

2.8%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

2,800

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$5,846/mo

Purchase Price

$950,000

Stamp Duty

$37,280

1st Year Total

$70,148

House

$11,919/mo

Purchase Price

$2,100,000

Stamp Duty

$97,910

1st Year Total

$143,028

Townhouse

$8,174/mo

Purchase Price

$1,450,000

Stamp Duty

$62,160

1st Year Total

$98,084

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