What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Lucas Heights?

The median apartment in Lucas Heights is $950,000. Including stamp duty ($37,280), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $70,148, or $5,846/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Lucas Heights?

The median house in Lucas Heights is $1,850,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($84,160), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $126,610.

What is the vacancy rate in Lucas Heights?

Lucas Heights currently has a vacancy rate of 1.2%. Properties average 32 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Lucas Heights

2234 NSW · 31km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Lucas Heights is a unique and exclusive suburb in the Sutherland Shire, located 31km south of Sydney CBD. Known for housing the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), this small community offers a distinctive blend of scientific prestige and natural beauty. The suburb is characterized by larger residential blocks, established homes from the 1960s-70s, and strict development controls due to its proximity to nuclear facilities. Surrounded by Royal National Park and Heathcote National Park, residents enjoy exceptional access to bushwalking, recreation, and pristine natural environments. The community attracts highly educated professionals, particularly those in scientific and technical fields, creating a sophisticated demographic with above-average incomes. Limited housing stock and geographic constraints have created a premium property market with strong capital growth potential. While the suburb lacks local shopping and direct rail access, its proximity to quality schools in neighboring areas, low crime rates, and strong community cohesion make it highly desirable for families seeking a semi-rural lifestyle within reach of Sydney.

Exclusive location with limited development creating scarcity valueSurrounded by Royal National Park offering exceptional recreation and natural amenitiesHigh-income professional demographic with strong community cohesionLarge residential blocks and established quality housing stockLow crime rates and excellent safety record

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.9M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$950K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

—

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.2%

Yield (House)

2.8%

Auction Clearance

78%

Population

2,100

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$5,846/mo

Purchase Price

$950,000

Stamp Duty

$37,280

1st Year Total

$70,148

House

$10,551/mo

Purchase Price

$1,850,000

Stamp Duty

$84,160

1st Year Total

$126,610

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