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

The median apartment in Daceyville is $785,000. Including stamp duty ($29,855), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $60,128, or $5,011/month.

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

The median house in Daceyville is $1,450,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($62,160), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $100,334.

What is the vacancy rate in Daceyville?

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

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True Cost of Buying in Daceyville

2032 NSW · 7km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Daceyville is a well-positioned inner-eastern suburb located 7km south-east of Sydney CBD, originally developed as a heritage garden city in the early 1900s by Edward Dacey. This compact suburb offers an attractive blend of heritage character and modern convenience, with predominantly apartment and unit living complemented by some original garden suburb homes. The area benefits from excellent proximity to major recreational assets including Centennial Park and Moore Park, while maintaining strong transport connections via multiple bus routes and arterial roads like Anzac Parade. The community is culturally diverse with a mix of young professionals, families, and established residents, creating a vibrant multicultural atmosphere. Local amenities include shopping along Bunnerong Road and nearby major centers at Eastgardens and Maroubra Junction. The suburb's strategic location provides easy access to UNSW, beaches, and the CBD, making it particularly popular with first home buyers and investors. Strong rental demand, limited housing stock, and ongoing infrastructure improvements position Daceyville as a solid investment prospect with good growth potential driven by its inner-city proximity and lifestyle amenities.

Excellent proximity to Sydney CBD (7km) with strong transport linksHeritage garden city character with modern apartment developmentsClose access to Centennial Park and Moore Park recreational facilitiesStrong rental market with low vacancy rates and good yieldsMulticultural community with diverse dining and cultural offerings

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.4M

+8.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$785K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.2M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.8%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

4,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$5,011/mo

Purchase Price

$785,000

Stamp Duty

$29,855

1st Year Total

$60,128

House

$8,361/mo

Purchase Price

$1,450,000

Stamp Duty

$62,160

1st Year Total

$100,334

Townhouse

$6,809/mo

Purchase Price

$1,180,000

Stamp Duty

$47,630

1st Year Total

$81,704

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