What is the true cost of buying an apartment in St Peters?

The median apartment in St Peters is $785,000. Including stamp duty ($29,855), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $60,128, or $5,011/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in St Peters?

The median house in St Peters is $1,450,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($62,160), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $100,334.

What is the vacancy rate in St Peters?

St Peters currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 28 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in St Peters

2044 NSW · 5km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

St Peters, NSW 2044 is an inner-west suburb undergoing rapid transformation, located just 5km south of Sydney CBD. Once an industrial area, it's now experiencing significant urban renewal with new apartment developments like Sydney Park Village. The 2020 opening of St Peters Metro station has dramatically improved connectivity, providing direct access to the CBD and airport. The suburb benefits from proximity to the 44-hectare Sydney Park, creating a unique blend of urban convenience and green space. The demographic profile skews young professional, with high rental demand driven by excellent transport links and proximity to employment centers. Property values have surged due to infrastructure improvements and limited housing stock, with most new supply being medium to high-density apartments. The area offers a growing cafe scene and benefits from proximity to established entertainment precincts in Newtown and Erskineville, making it increasingly attractive to young professionals and investors.

Excellent transport connectivity with Sydney Metro and WestConnex accessPrime location 5km from Sydney CBD with direct metro connectionMajor urban renewal creating modern housing stock and amenitiesAdjacent to 44-hectare Sydney Park providing significant green spaceStrong rental demand from young professionals

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.4M

+12.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$785K

+15.2% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.1M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

28 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.5%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

78%

Population

4,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$5,011/mo

Purchase Price

$785,000

Stamp Duty

$29,855

1st Year Total

$60,128

House

$8,361/mo

Purchase Price

$1,450,000

Stamp Duty

$62,160

1st Year Total

$100,334

Townhouse

$6,657/mo

Purchase Price

$1,150,000

Stamp Duty

$46,280

1st Year Total

$79,880

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