What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Watsons Bay?

The median apartment in Watsons Bay is $2,650,000. Including stamp duty ($128,160), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $173,300, or $14,442/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Watsons Bay?

The median house in Watsons Bay is $4,850,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($339,500), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $323,638.

What is the vacancy rate in Watsons Bay?

Watsons Bay currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 42 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Watsons Bay

2030 NSW · 11km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Watsons Bay is an exclusive harbourside suburb located 11km northeast of Sydney CBD, renowned for its spectacular harbour views, heritage charm, and prestige location at the entrance to Sydney Harbour. Home to iconic attractions like Doyles seafood restaurant and The Gap lookout, this small peninsula suburb represents one of Sydney's most sought-after residential addresses. The community is predominantly affluent with high median household incomes, featuring a mix of luxury waterfront homes and premium apartments. Limited housing stock due to geographic constraints and heritage protections maintains exclusivity and drives strong property values. The area attracts both owner-occupiers seeking prestige living and investors capitalizing on premium location benefits. Ferry services provide scenic transport connections to the CBD, while the suburb's natural beauty and maritime heritage create a unique village atmosphere within metropolitan Sydney.

Premium harbourside location with spectacular water viewsHeritage-protected character and architectural significanceDirect ferry connections to Sydney CBD via scenic harbour routeExclusive address with limited housing supply maintaining prestigeTourist attractions and dining destinations including Doyles restaurant

Market Snapshot

Median House

$4.8M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$2.6M

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

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Vacancy Rate

1.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

3.5%

Yield (House)

2.8%

Auction Clearance

78%

Population

850

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$14,442/mo

Purchase Price

$2,650,000

Stamp Duty

$128,160

1st Year Total

$173,300

House

$26,970/mo

Purchase Price

$4,850,000

Stamp Duty

$339,500

1st Year Total

$323,638

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