True Cost of Buying in Cartwright

2168 NSW · 37km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Cartwright is an affordable, culturally diverse suburb located 37km southwest of Sydney CBD in the Liverpool City Council area. With a population of 3,200 and median age of 33, it attracts young families and first-home buyers seeking accessible housing options. The suburb features a strong multicultural community with 52% of residents born overseas, particularly from Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern backgrounds. Housing is predominantly detached homes (75%) with a median house price of $680,000, making it one of Liverpool's more affordable options. The area offers solid rental yields of 4.2% for houses and 5.1% for units, appealing to investors. While transport options are limited to bus services connecting to Liverpool, the suburb benefits from proximity to Liverpool Hospital, shopping centers, and the M5 motorway. Community amenities include Cartwright Public School and local parks, though residents typically travel to Liverpool CBD for major retail and services. The property market shows steady growth with houses appreciating 32.8% over five years, supported by ongoing urban renewal initiatives and infrastructure improvements planned by Liverpool City Council.

Highly affordable housing compared to broader Sydney marketStrong rental yields attractive to investorsCulturally diverse and welcoming communityClose proximity to Liverpool CBD and major amenitiesGood access to M5 motorway for commuting

Market Snapshot

Median House

$680K

+4.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$420K

+3.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$580K

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.1%

Yield (House)

4.2%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

3,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$3,166/mo

Purchase Price

$420,000

Stamp Duty

$13,430

1st Year Total

$37,988

House

$4,146/mo

Purchase Price

$680,000

Stamp Duty

$25,130

1st Year Total

$49,756

Townhouse

$3,775/mo

Purchase Price

$580,000

Stamp Duty

$20,630

1st Year Total

$45,296

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Community Profile

Median Income

$58,000

Median Age

33

Family Households

68%

Owner-Occupied

62%

Walkability

45/100

Public Transport

5/10

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