True Cost of Buying in Mortdale

2223 NSW · 22km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Mortdale is a well-established family-oriented suburb in Sydney's St George region, offering excellent value for money with strong transport links to the CBD. The suburb features a diverse multicultural community with significant Chinese and Greek populations, centered around quality schools and recreational facilities. With Mortdale Railway Station providing 30-35 minute access to Sydney CBD, the area attracts families and professionals seeking affordable housing options compared to eastern suburbs. The local amenities include well-regarded schools like Mortdale Public School, proximity to Oatley Park and Georges River recreational areas, and a practical shopping strip along Morts Road. The property market predominantly features detached houses with some unit developments, experiencing strong growth driven by infrastructure improvements and transport accessibility. The community benefits from established NBN and 5G coverage, planned T4 line upgrades, and road improvements along King Georges Road corridor, making it an attractive proposition for both owner-occupiers and investors seeking steady capital growth and rental yields.

Excellent transport connectivity via Mortdale Railway Station with 30-35 minute CBD accessStrong multicultural community with established Chinese and Greek populationsQuality educational facilities including well-regarded Mortdale Public SchoolProximity to Georges River and Oatley Park recreational areasAffordable housing options compared to eastern suburbs

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.4M

+6.8% 1yr

Median Apartment

$750K

+5.2% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$980K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.6%

Yield (House)

3.8%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

8,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$4,834/mo

Purchase Price

$750,000

Stamp Duty

$28,280

1st Year Total

$58,004

House

$7,814/mo

Purchase Price

$1,350,000

Stamp Duty

$56,660

1st Year Total

$93,762

Townhouse

$5,797/mo

Purchase Price

$980,000

Stamp Duty

$38,630

1st Year Total

$69,560

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Community Profile

Median Income

$78,000

Median Age

39

Family Households

68%

Owner-Occupied

58%

Walkability

65/100

Public Transport

8/10

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