What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Beacon Hill?

The median apartment in Beacon Hill is $890,000. Including stamp duty ($34,580), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $66,500, or $5,542/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Beacon Hill?

The median house in Beacon Hill is $1,680,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($74,810), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $115,440.

What is the vacancy rate in Beacon Hill?

Beacon Hill currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 42 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Beacon Hill

2100 NSW · 22km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Beacon Hill is an established residential suburb in Sydney's Northern Beaches, offering a premium lifestyle with proximity to world-class beaches and strong community amenities. The suburb attracts predominantly families and professionals seeking a quieter coastal lifestyle while maintaining reasonable access to Sydney CBD. With a mix of established homes on larger blocks and newer developments, Beacon Hill has demonstrated consistent property market performance over recent years. The area benefits from excellent recreational facilities, quality schools, and close proximity to popular beaches like Dee Why and Curl Curl. While transport connectivity relies primarily on bus services rather than rail, the suburb's strong community feel, family-friendly environment, and steady capital growth make it an attractive option for both owner-occupiers and investors. The local amenities include Beacon Hill Oval, nearby shopping at Dee Why Grand and Warringah Mall, plus good healthcare access in adjacent Dee Why.

Close proximity to Northern Beaches including Dee Why and Curl CurlStrong community atmosphere with active local sporting clubsLarger block sizes compared to inner Sydney suburbsSteady property value growth over past 5 yearsGood access to quality schools and healthcare facilities

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.7M

+4.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$890K

+3.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.3M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.1%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

3,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$5,542/mo

Purchase Price

$890,000

Stamp Duty

$34,580

1st Year Total

$66,500

House

$9,620/mo

Purchase Price

$1,680,000

Stamp Duty

$74,810

1st Year Total

$115,440

Townhouse

$7,163/mo

Purchase Price

$1,250,000

Stamp Duty

$51,160

1st Year Total

$85,952

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