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

The median apartment in Seaforth 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 Seaforth?

The median house in Seaforth 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 Seaforth?

Seaforth currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 32 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Seaforth

2092 NSW · 17km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Seaforth is a prestigious harbourside suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, renowned for its leafy streets, waterfront properties, and family-friendly atmosphere. Located 17km northeast of Sydney CBD, this affluent enclave offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban convenience, with many homes enjoying spectacular harbour and bushland views. The suburb attracts high-income professionals and families seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle while maintaining accessibility to the city. Property values are consistently strong, driven by limited housing stock and high demand for the Northern Beaches lifestyle. The community is well-established with excellent local amenities including Seaforth Public School, multiple parks and reserves, and active sporting clubs. While transport relies primarily on bus services to Manly and the CBD, residents benefit from proximity to quality beaches, bushwalking trails, and the vibrant Manly entertainment precinct. The suburb's character is defined by substantial family homes on generous blocks, creating a village-like atmosphere despite its proximity to Sydney. Future growth prospects remain positive, supported by ongoing infrastructure improvements across the Northern Beaches and sustained demand from affluent buyers seeking premium lifestyle locations.

Premium harbourside location with stunning water and bushland viewsStrong community atmosphere with excellent local schools and amenitiesHigh-quality housing stock with substantial family homes on large blocksProximity to beaches, national parks, and recreational facilitiesAffluent demographic with high household incomes and stable demand

Market Snapshot

Median House

$2.9M

+4.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$1.4M

+3.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$2.2M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

3.4%

Yield (House)

2.8%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

2,850

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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