True Cost of Buying in Homebush

2140 NSW · 15km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Homebush is a well-positioned inner-west suburb located 15km from Sydney CBD, offering excellent connectivity through multiple transport options including rail services on T1 Western and T7 Olympic Park lines. The suburb benefits from its proximity to Sydney Olympic Park, providing extensive recreational facilities and employment opportunities. With a diverse multicultural population and high-density apartment living, Homebush attracts young professionals, families, and investors seeking relative affordability with strong growth potential. The area features good local amenities including Homebush Central shopping, quality schools, and foreshore recreational areas. Recent infrastructure improvements including WestConnex motorway access and planned Sydney Metro West connections enhance the suburb's appeal. The property market shows resilience with moderate growth, dominated by apartment stock with limited detached housing. Strong public transport accessibility, walkable neighborhoods, and proximity to employment hubs make it particularly attractive to first-home buyers and investors.

Excellent transport connectivity with train and bus servicesClose proximity to Sydney Olympic Park recreational facilitiesDiverse multicultural community with strong social cohesionRelative affordability compared to inner Sydney suburbsHigh walkability and urban convenience

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.4M

+7.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$720K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$980K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.8%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

8,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$4,683/mo

Purchase Price

$720,000

Stamp Duty

$26,930

1st Year Total

$56,192

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

$78,000

Median Age

34

Family Households

58%

Owner-Occupied

52%

Walkability

82/100

Public Transport

9/10

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