True Cost of Buying in Hillsdale

2036 NSW · 12km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Hillsdale is a well-positioned residential suburb in Sydney's eastern suburbs, located 12km from the CBD in the Bayside Local Government Area. This family-friendly suburb offers an attractive combination of proximity to Botany Bay beaches, strong community amenities, and excellent connectivity to both the city and Sydney Airport. The area is characterized by predominantly detached housing with some medium-density developments, appealing to young families and professionals seeking a coastal lifestyle with urban convenience. Property values have shown consistent growth over the past five years, driven by limited housing stock and strong demand from first home buyers and investors. The suburb benefits from quality local schools, established shopping precincts along Bunnerong Road, and multiple parks and recreational facilities. Transport connectivity is strong with regular bus services to major hubs and easy access to arterial roads. The community is culturally diverse with higher than average education levels and household incomes. Future infrastructure improvements including cycling paths and potential transport upgrades position Hillsdale for continued growth and desirability in Sydney's competitive eastern suburbs market.

Close proximity to Botany Bay beaches and recreational areasStrong connectivity to Sydney CBD and airportWell-established local amenities and shopping precinctsQuality educational facilities including Hillsdale Public SchoolLimited housing stock supporting price stability

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.4M

+7.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$850K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.1M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

28 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.1%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

76%

Population

3,200

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

$8,361/mo

Purchase Price

$1,450,000

Stamp Duty

$62,160

1st Year Total

$100,334

Townhouse

$6,657/mo

Purchase Price

$1,150,000

Stamp Duty

$46,280

1st Year Total

$79,880

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Community Profile

Median Income

$95,000

Median Age

38

Family Households

68%

Owner-Occupied

65%

Walkability

72/100

Public Transport

6/10

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