True Cost of Buying in Camperdown

2050 NSW · 4km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Camperdown is a vibrant inner-city suburb located 4km southwest of Sydney CBD, distinguished by its proximity to major institutions including the University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The area has undergone significant urban renewal and densification, with apartments and units comprising 68% of housing stock. The suburb attracts a young, educated demographic with a median age of 29 years, dominated by university students, healthcare workers, and young professionals. Property values remain strong with median house prices at $1.85M and units at $825K, supported by consistent rental demand from the institutional presence. The community enjoys excellent walkability, strong public transport connections, and access to the cultural amenities of nearby Newtown and Glebe. While the suburb offers limited family housing options and faces some urban density challenges, it presents solid investment fundamentals with an 82/100 investment score, driven by stable demand drivers and continued infrastructure development.

Prime inner-city location 4km from Sydney CBD with excellent connectivityAnchor institutions (University of Sydney, RPA Hospital) providing stable rental demandStrong capital growth with houses up 32.8% over 5 yearsHigh walkability score (85/100) and excellent public transport accessYoung, educated demographic with 48% university educated residents

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.9M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$825K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.4M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

28 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.8%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

78%

Population

7,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$5,214/mo

Purchase Price

$825,000

Stamp Duty

$31,655

1st Year Total

$62,564

House

$10,551/mo

Purchase Price

$1,850,000

Stamp Duty

$84,160

1st Year Total

$126,610

Townhouse

$7,668/mo

Purchase Price

$1,350,000

Stamp Duty

$56,660

1st Year Total

$92,012

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Community Profile

Median Income

$78,000

Median Age

29

Family Households

35%

Owner-Occupied

42%

Walkability

85/100

Public Transport

9/10

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