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

The median apartment in Engadine is $680,000. Including stamp duty ($25,130), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $53,756, or $4,480/month.

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

The median house in Engadine is $1,250,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($51,160), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $87,202.

What is the vacancy rate in Engadine?

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

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True Cost of Buying in Engadine

2233 NSW · 35km to CBD

Rising

Market Intelligence

Engadine is a family-oriented suburb in the Sutherland Shire, located 35km south of Sydney CBD. The area attracts families, young professionals, and retirees seeking a lifestyle balance with access to both natural amenities and urban conveniences. With its proximity to Royal National Park and Cronulla beaches, Engadine offers excellent outdoor recreation opportunities while maintaining strong transport links via Engadine Railway Station on the Illawarra Line. The suburb features predominantly detached houses on larger blocks, making it popular with families upgrading from inner suburbs. Local amenities include Engadine Town Centre, well-regarded schools including Engadine High School, and strong community groups. The area has shown market resilience and attracts first home buyers due to its relative affordability compared to closer suburbs, while still offering quality infrastructure including NBN connectivity and regular public transport services.

Direct train access to Sydney CBD via Illawarra LineProximity to Royal National Park and Cronulla beachesWell-regarded local schools including Engadine High SchoolStrong family-friendly community atmosphereLarger block sizes compared to inner Sydney suburbs

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.3M

+6.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$680K

+4.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$950K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.5%

Yield (House)

3.8%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

8,500

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$4,480/mo

Purchase Price

$680,000

Stamp Duty

$25,130

1st Year Total

$53,756

House

$7,267/mo

Purchase Price

$1,250,000

Stamp Duty

$51,160

1st Year Total

$87,202

Townhouse

$5,646/mo

Purchase Price

$950,000

Stamp Duty

$37,280

1st Year Total

$67,748

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