True Cost of Buying in Liberty Grove

2138 NSW · 12km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Liberty Grove 2138 is an established inner-west Sydney pocket that combines convenience, liveability and strong long-term appeal. Located just 12km from the Sydney CBD, it attracts buyers and renters who want a well-connected urban lifestyle without the premium pricing of the absolute inner city. The suburb’s walkability score of 78/100 reflects good access to everyday amenities, local parks and transport links, while its safety rating of 8/10 adds to its appeal for families, professionals and downsizers. With a population of around 4,200, Liberty Grove has a relatively contained, community-oriented feel that supports stable demand rather than speculative volatility. The median house price of $2,100,000 positions it firmly in the premium family-home market, while the median unit price of $850,000 offers a more accessible entry point for first-home buyers, investors and owner-occupiers seeking lower-maintenance living. Median household income of $95,000 suggests a solid local purchasing base, and the schools rating of 7/10 provides further support for family demand. From an investment perspective, the suburb scores well with an investment score of 78/100 and growth potential of 82/100, indicating favourable medium- to long-term fundamentals. A low vacancy rate of 1.8% points to healthy rental demand and limited oversupply, which is especially important in a tightly held Sydney market. The house rental yield of 3.2% is modest by national standards but typical for a blue-chip metropolitan location where capital growth tends to be the primary return driver. Overall, Liberty Grove presents as a quality Sydney address with strong lifestyle credentials, resilient buyer demand and sound prospects for capital appreciation, particularly for investors willing to prioritise growth and tenant quality over high immediate yield.

Close to Sydney CBD at just 12km, supporting strong commuter appealHigh walkability score of 78/100 with convenient access to amenitiesStrong safety rating of 8/10, appealing to families and downsizersLow vacancy rate of 1.8% indicating robust rental demandStrong investment score of 78/100 and growth potential of 82/100

Market Snapshot

Median House

$2.1M

+4.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$850K

+3.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.6M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.1%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

4,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$5,340/mo

Purchase Price

$850,000

Stamp Duty

$32,780

1st Year Total

$64,076

House

$11,919/mo

Purchase Price

$2,100,000

Stamp Duty

$97,910

1st Year Total

$143,028

Townhouse

$9,185/mo

Purchase Price

$1,650,000

Stamp Duty

$73,160

1st Year Total

$110,216

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Community Profile

Median Income

$95,000

Median Age

36

Family Households

58%

Owner-Occupied

62%

Walkability

78/100

Public Transport

7/10

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