Buying Property in Sydney’s Inner West

Sydney’s Inner West is located approximately 5-10 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD, with a population of over 300,000 residents. Most inner-west buyers sought after charming heritage homes in areas with a thriving arts scene, diverse restaurants and boutique shops.

There’s excellent transport links to Sydney’s CBD via train, bus, and light rail services, along with top educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and shopping centres such as University of Sydney, RPA Hospital, and Broadway Shopping Centre.

Inner West Market Dynamics

Significant uptrends in demand with housing supply relatively limited has made it trickier to find a suitable home or investment for many in recent times. Most properties are sold via Auction however, working with our Inner West buyer’s agents can enable you to secure a property prior to auction or off-market. 

Connectivity & Family-Friendly Environment

Families enjoy the area’s friendly atmosphere and diverse weekend activities, from visiting Glebe Markets and Sydney Park to exploring the Bay Run near Drummoyne, taking the Balmain ferry, and discovering Newtown’s shops and restaurants.

Cohen Handler services all of the Inner West from Homebush to Balmain, some of the most popular suburbs include:

Alexandria

Annandale

Balmain

Chiswick

Drummoyne

Dulwich Hill

Enmore

Erskineville

Five Dock

Glebe

Homebush

Leichhardt

Marrickville

Newtown

North Strathfield

Rodd Point

Rozelle

Russell Lea

St Peters

Strathfield

Sumer Hill

Sydenham

RECENT PURCHASES

Why Choose Our Inner West Buyer’s Agents?

INDUSTRY LEADER

In 2009, Cohen Handler was one of the first buyer’s agencies established within the eastern suburbs of Sydney and since then we’ve expanded rapidly across Sydney and Australia’s.

DEEP EXPERIENCE

Our Inner West Buyers Agents support anyone aiming for a smoother, more affordable, or faster process.

With over 15 years operating in the industry and a team of tried and tested agents, we understand the intricacies of buying a home. Our experience allows us to use strategies that ensure the best outcomes for our clients. 

TAILORED SUPPORT

Buying a property is one of the largest financial investments you can make, so it makes sense to have an Inner West buyers agent by your side.

Our tailored approach and expertise guide you through the whole process to save you time, stress, and money


WITH YOU BEYOND PURCHASE

Cohen Handler stands by you well beyond the purchase, extending personalised support through the CH Concierge which is a complimentary service exclusive to our Full-Service clients.

The CH Concierge simplifies the home-moving process by aiding buyers in organising trades, coordinating suppliers, and granting exclusive access to discounts on furniture and homewares. 

ON OR OFF MARKET, OUR INNER WEST BUYER’S AGENTS HELP YOU BUY THE RIGHT PROPERTY AT THE RIGHT PRICE.

Your Inner West Team of Property Experts

SIMON COHEN

SIMON COHEN

FOUNDER & CEO
CORINNE ALTER

CORINNE ALTER

HEAD OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE
DAVID SKAPINKER

DAVID SKAPINKER

HEAD OF GROWTH AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
KIRSTEN MILLER

KIRSTEN MILLER

ASSISTANT TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
MICHAEL ADAMOU

MICHAEL ADAMOU

MARKETING COORDINATOR
SITORA STOKER

SITORA STOKER

BUYERS AGENT

FAQ Inner West Buyers Agent

The best way to find off-market properties in the Inner West is through a buyers agent as they can leverage their extensive network of local sales agents to find off-market properties for you.

For full-service support, our inner west buyer’s agents charge a success-based fee, usually between 2% to 3% of the purchase price. For other services, they may be a flat fee instead. It’s best to get in touch with our team who can provide more detail about how we can help you.

Our Inner West Buyers Agents have in-dept market knowledge to help you find the right investment property. Popular suburbs for investors looking into the Inner West include Marrickville, Newtown, and Balmain which have strong rental demand and growth potential. However, the best suburb for you will depend on your specific investment goals, such as rental yield, capital growth, or development potential. Our Inner West Buyers Agents can help tailor your search to match your objectives.

The hottest suburbs in the Inner West based on buyer demand is Newtown, Balmain, Marrickville, and Leichhardt. These areas are popular for their great lifestyle and convenient amenities. Dulwich hill, Stanmore also have picked in recent years as surrounding areas have become more expensive. Drummoyne, Five Dock and the Canada Bay areas have also sharping increases in prices as these areas offer an excellent lifestyle qualities and larger homes and blocks of land.

The top schools in the Inner West include Newington College in Stanmore, Trinity Grammar School in Summer Hill, St Scholastica’s College in Glebe, and Sydney Secondary College in Balmain. 

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