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

The median apartment in Glenfield is $580,000. Including stamp duty ($20,630), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $47,696, or $3,975/month.

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

The median house in Glenfield is $820,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($31,430), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $58,952.

What is the vacancy rate in Glenfield?

Glenfield currently has a vacancy rate of 2.1%. Properties average 42 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Glenfield

2167 NSW · 45km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Glenfield is a diverse, family-oriented suburb in southwestern Sydney, located within the Campbelltown City Council area. With excellent transport connectivity via the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line and M5 Motorway access, the suburb offers affordable housing options compared to inner Sydney while maintaining good accessibility to the CBD. The area features a multicultural population with significant Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern communities, centered around quality educational facilities including the prestigious Hurlstone Agricultural High School. The property market has shown steady growth driven by infrastructure improvements and transport accessibility, with a mix of established houses and newer unit developments. Glenfield provides a balanced lifestyle with recreational facilities at Glenfield Park, local shopping strips, and proximity to larger commercial centers, making it attractive to young families and first-home buyers seeking value and convenience.

Excellent transport connectivity with direct train access to Sydney CBDAffordable housing market compared to inner Sydney suburbsPrestigious Hurlstone Agricultural High School and quality education optionsStrong multicultural community with diverse amenitiesStrategic location with M5 Motorway access

Market Snapshot

Median House

$820K

+4.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$580K

+3.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$720K

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.8%

Yield (House)

4.1%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

8,500

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$3,975/mo

Purchase Price

$580,000

Stamp Duty

$20,630

1st Year Total

$47,696

House

$4,913/mo

Purchase Price

$820,000

Stamp Duty

$31,430

1st Year Total

$58,952

Townhouse

$4,483/mo

Purchase Price

$720,000

Stamp Duty

$26,930

1st Year Total

$53,792

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