True Cost of Buying in Rhodes
2138 NSW · 15km to CBD
Market Intelligence
Rhodes is a rapidly transforming suburb in Sydney's Inner West, positioned 15km from the CBD with exceptional transport connectivity via train, ferry, and future Sydney Metro West. Once an industrial area, Rhodes has undergone significant urban renewal since 2010, becoming a high-density residential hub dominated by modern apartment developments. The suburb attracts young professionals and families seeking affordable proximity to major employment centres, with median unit prices around $850,000 offering better value than inner-city alternatives. Rhodes Shopping Centre, Bicentennial Park, and waterfront dining precincts provide strong lifestyle amenities, while the culturally diverse community reflects Sydney's multicultural character. Investment fundamentals remain solid with 4-4.5% rental yields, strong rental demand, and ongoing infrastructure improvements including planned Metro West connectivity enhancing long-term growth prospects.
Market Snapshot
Median House
$1.6M
+8.5% 1yr
Median Apartment
$850K
+12.5% 1yr
Median Townhouse
$1.3M
Vacancy Rate
1.8%
32 avg DOM
Yield (Apartment)
4.2%
Yield (House)
3.8%
Auction Clearance
72%
Population
14,500
True Cost Breakdown
Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier
Apartment
Purchase Price
$850,000
Stamp Duty
$32,780
1st Year Total
$64,076
House
Purchase Price
$1,650,000
Stamp Duty
$73,160
1st Year Total
$113,466
Townhouse
Purchase Price
$1,250,000
Stamp Duty
$51,160
1st Year Total
$85,952
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Community Profile
Median Income
$82,000
Median Age
34
Family Households
58%
Owner-Occupied
52%
Walkability
78/100
Public Transport
9/10
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