True Cost of Buying in Leumeah

2560 NSW · 55km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Leumeah is an affordable suburb in Sydney's southwest Macarthur region, approximately 55km from the CBD. Part of Campbelltown City Council, it features predominantly public housing and older brick homes from the 1960s-1980s. The area serves as an entry point for first home buyers and investors seeking affordable properties with good transport connectivity via Leumeah Station on the T8 line. The community is culturally diverse with significant Pacific Islander and Aboriginal populations, and younger demographics due to family-oriented housing. While property values remain well below Sydney's median, the suburb benefits from proximity to Campbelltown Hospital, local schools, and recreational facilities. Future infrastructure developments including Western Sydney Airport corridor planning and potential T8 Airport Line upgrades position Leumeah for gradual improvement. The tight rental market and ongoing social housing renewal programs indicate steady demand, making it attractive for investors seeking higher rental yields in an affordable location.

Highly affordable property prices for Sydney marketDirect rail connection to Sydney CBD via T8 lineClose proximity to Campbelltown Hospital and health servicesStrong rental demand with low vacancy ratesDiverse, family-oriented community

Market Snapshot

Median House

$485K

+3.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$320K

+2.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$420K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.8%

Yield (House)

5.2%

Auction Clearance

62%

Population

3,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$2,660/mo

Purchase Price

$320,000

Stamp Duty

$9,370

1st Year Total

$31,916

House

$3,079/mo

Purchase Price

$485,000

Stamp Duty

$16,355

1st Year Total

$36,949

Townhouse

$2,966/mo

Purchase Price

$420,000

Stamp Duty

$13,430

1st Year Total

$35,588

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Community Profile

Median Income

$52,000

Median Age

32

Family Households

58%

Owner-Occupied

45%

Walkability

65/100

Public Transport

7/10

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