True Cost of Buying in Wakeley

2176 NSW · 35km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Wakeley is a culturally diverse suburb in Western Sydney's Fairfield Local Government Area, located approximately 35km from Sydney CBD. Known for its strong multicultural community with significant Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian populations, Wakeley offers affordable family living with good access to amenities and transport links. The suburb features predominantly detached housing on generous blocks, with some newer townhouse developments. Property values have shown steady growth, making it attractive to both investors and first-home buyers. Wakeley benefits from proximity to Fairfield's commercial hub, quality schools including Wakeley Public School, and recreational facilities like Wakeley Oval. The area is well-serviced by bus routes connecting to major train stations and has good road access via the M7 Motorway. Future infrastructure improvements linked to Western Sydney Airport development and the broader Western Sydney growth corridor position Wakeley for continued growth. The suburb maintains a strong community spirit with active cultural organizations and family-friendly amenities, making it particularly appealing to young families seeking affordable housing with good connectivity to employment centers.

Affordable housing market with steady capital growthStrong multicultural community with established cultural networksGood transport connectivity via bus routes and M7 Motorway accessProximity to quality schools and educational facilitiesClose to Fairfield's shopping and commercial amenities

Market Snapshot

Median House

$785K

+6.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$485K

+5.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$650K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

35 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.1%

Yield (House)

4.2%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

8,500

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$3,494/mo

Purchase Price

$485,000

Stamp Duty

$16,355

1st Year Total

$41,924

House

$4,721/mo

Purchase Price

$785,000

Stamp Duty

$29,855

1st Year Total

$56,653

Townhouse

$4,129/mo

Purchase Price

$650,000

Stamp Duty

$23,780

1st Year Total

$49,544

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Community Profile

Median Income

$68,000

Median Age

34

Family Households

68%

Owner-Occupied

62%

Walkability

65/100

Public Transport

6/10

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