True Cost of Buying in Asquith
2077 NSW · 30km to CBD
Market Intelligence
Asquith is a well-established Upper North Shore suburb located 30km north of Sydney CBD, offering an attractive blend of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility. With a population of 3,200 and median age of 42, it's predominantly a family-oriented community with 68% family households and strong professional representation at 52%. The suburb features excellent transport connectivity via Asquith Railway Station on the T1 North Shore Line, providing direct CBD access in 45-50 minutes. Property values have shown robust growth with median house prices at $1.45M, reflecting 32.5% growth over five years. The area is characterized by predominantly detached housing (75%) on generous 650sqm blocks, creating a spacious residential environment. Asquith benefits from proximity to quality educational institutions, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and the Asquith Golf Club. The community enjoys low crime rates, excellent schools rating of 8/10, and strong family-friendliness scoring 9/10. With professional workers comprising 52% of residents and university education at 48%, the demographic profile reflects the aspirational Upper North Shore character while maintaining relative affordability compared to premium neighboring suburbs.
Market Snapshot
Median House
$1.4M
+6.5% 1yr
Median Apartment
$750K
+5.2% 1yr
Median Townhouse
$1.1M
Vacancy Rate
1.8%
42 avg DOM
Yield (Apartment)
4.1%
Yield (House)
3.2%
Auction Clearance
68%
Population
3,200
True Cost Breakdown
Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier
Apartment
Purchase Price
$750,000
Stamp Duty
$28,280
1st Year Total
$58,004
House
Purchase Price
$1,450,000
Stamp Duty
$62,160
1st Year Total
$100,334
Townhouse
Purchase Price
$1,100,000
Stamp Duty
$44,030
1st Year Total
$76,844
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Community Profile
Median Income
$95,000
Median Age
42
Family Households
68%
Owner-Occupied
72%
Walkability
65/100
Public Transport
8/10
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