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

The median apartment in Northwood is $1,450,000. Including stamp duty ($62,160), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $100,484, or $8,374/month.

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

The median house in Northwood is $2,850,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($139,160), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $192,282.

What is the vacancy rate in Northwood?

Northwood currently has a vacancy rate of 1.2%. Properties average 28 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Northwood

2066 NSW · 15km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Northwood NSW 2066 is a prestigious residential suburb located on Sydney's highly sought-after Lower North Shore, approximately 15km northwest of the Sydney CBD. This established family-oriented community is characterized by quality housing stock, predominantly detached homes on generous blocks, and strong proximity to excellent educational facilities and amenities. The suburb benefits from its strategic location within the Lane Cove Council area, offering residents easy access to Chatswood's major shopping and transport hub while maintaining a quiet, leafy residential character. With higher than average household incomes and strong representation of professional workers, Northwood attracts families seeking a premium lifestyle with excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities including nearby Lane Cove National Park. The property market reflects the suburb's desirability, with strong capital growth driven by limited supply and consistent demand from families and professionals seeking quality Lower North Shore living.

Prime Lower North Shore location with excellent access to Sydney CBDProximity to highly regarded public and private schoolsEstablished family-friendly community with quality infrastructureStrong property market performance and capital growth potentialClose to Chatswood CBD for shopping, dining and transport connections

Market Snapshot

Median House

$2.9M

+8.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$1.4M

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$2.2M

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

28 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

3.4%

Yield (House)

2.8%

Auction Clearance

78%

Population

3,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$8,374/mo

Purchase Price

$1,450,000

Stamp Duty

$62,160

1st Year Total

$100,484

House

$16,024/mo

Purchase Price

$2,850,000

Stamp Duty

$139,160

1st Year Total

$192,282

Townhouse

$11,966/mo

Purchase Price

$2,200,000

Stamp Duty

$103,410

1st Year Total

$143,588

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