What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Waverton?

The median apartment in Waverton is $1,850,000. Including stamp duty ($84,160), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $124,760, or $10,397/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Waverton?

The median house in Waverton is $3,650,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($255,500), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $244,822.

What is the vacancy rate in Waverton?

Waverton currently has a vacancy rate of 1.2%. Properties average 28 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Waverton

2060 NSW · 4km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Waverton is a prestigious harbourside suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, renowned for its stunning harbour views, heritage character, and premium location just 4km from the CBD. This small, exclusive enclave features a mix of Federation-era homes and contemporary apartments, attracting affluent professionals and families seeking a sophisticated lifestyle with excellent transport connectivity. The suburb benefits from direct rail access via Waverton Station on the T1 North Shore Line, providing seamless CBD connectivity in under 15 minutes. Property values remain consistently strong due to limited housing stock, harbour proximity, and the suburb's established reputation as one of Sydney's most desirable addresses. The community enjoys access to Waverton Peninsula Park with its harbour views and recreational facilities, while benefiting from close proximity to North Sydney's commercial amenities and quality North Shore schools. With low rental vacancy rates and strong price growth driven by its unique combination of natural beauty, heritage charm, and urban convenience, Waverton represents the epitome of premium Sydney living.

Prime harbourside location with stunning water views and heritage characterExcellent transport connectivity with direct train access to Sydney CBDLimited housing stock creating scarcity value and strong price appreciationPrestigious Lower North Shore address with established reputationClose proximity to quality schools, parks, and North Sydney amenities

Market Snapshot

Median House

$3.6M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$1.9M

+7.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$2.8M

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

28 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.2%

Yield (House)

2.8%

Auction Clearance

78%

Population

1,850

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$10,397/mo

Purchase Price

$1,850,000

Stamp Duty

$84,160

1st Year Total

$124,760

House

$20,402/mo

Purchase Price

$3,650,000

Stamp Duty

$255,500

1st Year Total

$244,822

Townhouse

$14,747/mo

Purchase Price

$2,750,000

Stamp Duty

$133,660

1st Year Total

$176,960

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