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

The median apartment in Darlington 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 Darlington?

The median house in Darlington is $1,650,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($73,160), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $113,466.

What is the vacancy rate in Darlington?

Darlington currently has a vacancy rate of 1.2%. Properties average 25 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Darlington

2008 NSW · 3km to CBD

Rising

A decision, not just a search · Darlington

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Market Intelligence

Darlington is a unique inner-city suburb located just 3km south of Sydney CBD, characterized by its institutional nature as home to the University of Sydney's main campus. With a population of approximately 2,800, the suburb is dominated by students, academics, and young professionals, creating a transient but vibrant community. The property market is heavily influenced by university proximity, with limited residential stock consisting mainly of apartments and converted terraces that command strong rental yields due to consistent student demand. While traditional retail amenities are limited within the suburb itself, residents benefit from excellent connectivity to nearby Newtown and Redfern for entertainment and dining. The area offers exceptional public transport access with Redfern Station nearby and multiple bus routes to the CBD. Future infrastructure developments, including potential Sydney Metro West connections, position Darlington for continued growth. The suburb's academic atmosphere, cultural diversity from international students, and proximity to Sydney Park create a distinctive urban village feel. Investment prospects remain strong due to the stability of the education sector and ongoing university expansion plans.

Prime location 3km from Sydney CBDUniversity of Sydney campus provides stable rental demandExcellent public transport connectivityStrong rental yields from student accommodationDiverse multicultural community

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.6M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$850K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.2M

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

25 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.8%

Yield (House)

4.2%

Auction Clearance

78%

Population

2,800

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

$9,456/mo

Purchase Price

$1,650,000

Stamp Duty

$73,160

1st Year Total

$113,466

Townhouse

$6,910/mo

Purchase Price

$1,200,000

Stamp Duty

$48,530

1st Year Total

$82,916

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