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

The median apartment in Eastwood 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 Eastwood?

The median house in Eastwood 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 Eastwood?

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

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True Cost of Buying in Eastwood

2122 NSW · 17km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Eastwood, NSW 2122 is a highly sought-after suburb located 17km northwest of Sydney CBD, renowned for its excellent educational facilities, strong multicultural community, and convenient transport links. The suburb has a population of 18,500 with a significant Asian-Australian demographic, particularly Chinese and Korean communities. With a median age of 38 and high education levels (48% university educated), Eastwood attracts young professionals and families seeking quality schools and lifestyle amenities. The property market is robust with median house prices at $1.65M and units at $850K, supported by strong rental demand and low vacancy rates. The area features excellent public transport via Eastwood Railway Station on the T1 Northern Line, vibrant dining precincts along Rowe Street, and proximity to major shopping centers. Investment fundamentals remain strong with consistent capital growth, high rental yields for units (4.1%), and ongoing infrastructure improvements planned by Ryde Council.

Excellent school catchments including highly regarded public schools and proximity to selective schoolsStrong transport connectivity with direct rail access to Sydney CBD and major bus routesVibrant multicultural community with diverse dining and cultural amenitiesConsistent property market performance with strong capital growth over 5 yearsLow crime rates and high safety ratings making it family-friendly

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.6M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$850K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.3M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.1%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

18,500

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

$7,314/mo

Purchase Price

$1,280,000

Stamp Duty

$52,810

1st Year Total

$87,764

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