True Cost of Buying in Gymea

2227 NSW · 26km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Gymea is a well-established, family-oriented suburb in the Sutherland Shire, located 26km south of Sydney CBD. With a population of 12,500 and median age of 42, it attracts professionals and families seeking quality lifestyle amenities including proximity to beaches, national parks, and excellent schools. The suburb features predominantly detached houses on generous 650sqm blocks, with median house prices of $1.45M reflecting its premium position within the Shire. Strong infrastructure includes Gymea Railway Station providing direct CBD access, quality educational facilities like Gymea Technology High School, and recreational amenities including Gymea Bay waterfront. The area maintains a strong community feel with low crime rates, excellent family-friendliness ratings, and easy access to both Cronulla beaches and Royal National Park. Property market fundamentals remain solid with steady growth, low vacancy rates, and strong owner-occupier demand driven by the suburb's established character and lifestyle appeal.

Excellent school catchments including Gymea Technology High School and quality primary schoolsPremium location with 3km to beaches and Royal National Park accessStrong transport connectivity via Gymea Railway Station and major road networksEstablished family community with low crime rates and high safety ratingsGenerous land sizes averaging 650sqm compared to inner Sydney suburbs

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.4M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$750K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$980K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.8%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

12,500

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$4,834/mo

Purchase Price

$750,000

Stamp Duty

$28,280

1st Year Total

$58,004

House

$8,361/mo

Purchase Price

$1,450,000

Stamp Duty

$62,160

1st Year Total

$100,334

Townhouse

$5,797/mo

Purchase Price

$980,000

Stamp Duty

$38,630

1st Year Total

$69,560

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Community Profile

Median Income

$95,000

Median Age

42

Family Households

68%

Owner-Occupied

68%

Walkability

68/100

Public Transport

7/10

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