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

The median apartment in Oakville is $580,000. Including stamp duty ($20,630), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $47,696, or $3,975/month.

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

The median house in Oakville is $950,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($37,280), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $67,498.

What is the vacancy rate in Oakville?

Oakville currently has a vacancy rate of 2.1%. Properties average 42 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Oakville

2765 NSW · 65km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Oakville NSW 2765 is a semi-rural suburb located in the Hawkesbury local government area, approximately 60-70km northwest of Sydney CBD. This emerging residential area offers an attractive blend of rural lifestyle and metropolitan accessibility, characterized by predominantly detached houses on larger acreage blocks ranging from 1-5 acres. The suburb has experienced steady population growth driven by families and first-home buyers seeking affordable housing options with rural amenities including equestrian facilities and natural bushland. Property values have shown consistent appreciation due to ongoing infrastructure improvements and Sydney's northwest expansion. The community maintains a close-knit, rural character while benefiting from developing amenities and proximity to major arterial roads. With limited public transport, residents primarily rely on private vehicles for commuting to Windsor, Richmond, or Sydney CBD. The area attracts those seeking value in the property market while enjoying larger land holdings, recreational opportunities, and a peaceful lifestyle within reasonable commuting distance of major employment centers.

Affordable housing compared to established Sydney suburbsLarge acreage properties offering rural lifestyle benefitsSteady capital growth potential due to infrastructure developmentGrowing community with new residential developmentsProximity to major arterial roads for Sydney access

Market Snapshot

Median House

$950K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Apartment

$580K

+5.2% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$720K

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.1%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

2,800

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$3,975/mo

Purchase Price

$580,000

Stamp Duty

$20,630

1st Year Total

$47,696

House

$5,625/mo

Purchase Price

$950,000

Stamp Duty

$37,280

1st Year Total

$67,498

Townhouse

$4,483/mo

Purchase Price

$720,000

Stamp Duty

$26,930

1st Year Total

$53,792

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