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

The median apartment in Whalan is $380,000. Including stamp duty ($11,630), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $35,552, or $2,963/month.

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

The median house in Whalan is $520,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($17,930), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $39,248.

What is the vacancy rate in Whalan?

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

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True Cost of Buying in Whalan

2770 NSW · 45km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Whalan is an affordable suburb in Western Sydney's Blacktown LGA, characterized by a diverse multicultural community with significant Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern populations. The suburb features predominantly public housing with some private ownership, offering entry-level property opportunities significantly below Sydney's median prices. With a younger demographic profile and high proportion of families with children, Whalan benefits from local amenities including Whalan Public School, Whalan Reserve for recreation, and proximity to Blacktown Hospital. The area is well-connected via regular bus services to Blacktown and Mount Druitt stations, and stands to benefit from Western Sydney City Deal infrastructure investments. While property values have shown modest growth compared to other Sydney suburbs, the suburb's affordability and improving infrastructure make it attractive for first-home buyers and investors seeking cash-flow positive opportunities in Western Sydney's growth corridor.

Highly affordable property prices well below Sydney medianStrong multicultural community with established support networksGood access to public transport via bus connections to major stationsFamily-friendly environment with local schools and recreational facilitiesBeneficiary of Western Sydney infrastructure development programs

Market Snapshot

Median House

$520K

+3.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$380K

+2.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$465K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.8%

Yield (House)

5.2%

Auction Clearance

65%

Population

2,800

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$2,963/mo

Purchase Price

$380,000

Stamp Duty

$11,630

1st Year Total

$35,552

House

$3,271/mo

Purchase Price

$520,000

Stamp Duty

$17,930

1st Year Total

$39,248

Townhouse

$3,193/mo

Purchase Price

$465,000

Stamp Duty

$15,455

1st Year Total

$38,312

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