True Cost of Buying in Westmead

2145 NSW · 26km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Westmead is a strategically positioned suburb in Greater Western Sydney, approximately 26km west of Sydney CBD, renowned as a major health and education hub. The suburb is anchored by Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's largest teaching hospitals, and the University of Sydney's Westmead campus, creating a unique ecosystem of medical professionals, researchers, and students. The area features excellent transport connectivity with Westmead Station on the T1 Western Line and upcoming Sydney Metro West connections, plus direct M4 Motorway access. The property market reflects this institutional strength with a diverse housing mix from older detached homes to modern apartment complexes, driven by consistent rental demand from healthcare workers and university staff. The community is highly multicultural with significant South Asian and Middle Eastern populations, creating a vibrant cultural landscape with diverse dining and retail options. Ongoing hospital precinct redevelopment and infrastructure investments continue to enhance the suburb's appeal, while Westmead Park provides essential green space for recreation. The combination of employment opportunities, transport links, and educational facilities positions Westmead as a resilient investment location with steady growth potential.

Major employment hub with Westmead Hospital and University of Sydney campus providing job stabilityExcellent public transport with direct rail to CBD and future Metro West connectionsStrong rental demand from medical professionals, students, and university staffOngoing infrastructure investment and hospital precinct redevelopmentMulticultural community with diverse amenities and dining options

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.3M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$680K

+9.2% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$920K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

28 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.6%

Yield (House)

3.8%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

8,500

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$4,480/mo

Purchase Price

$680,000

Stamp Duty

$25,130

1st Year Total

$53,756

House

$7,267/mo

Purchase Price

$1,250,000

Stamp Duty

$51,160

1st Year Total

$87,202

Townhouse

$5,494/mo

Purchase Price

$920,000

Stamp Duty

$35,930

1st Year Total

$65,924

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Community Profile

Median Income

$78,000

Median Age

34

Family Households

58%

Owner-Occupied

52%

Walkability

72/100

Public Transport

8/10

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