Week’s Key Focus
Sydney’s rail network is set for another major adjustment. The T6 Bankstown–Lidcombe line will be closed from April 27 to June 29, affecting around 11,000 daily commuters, who will need to switch to free replacement buses or seek alternative routes. The closure is linked to the ongoing T3 line conversion project between Bankstown and Sydenham, which has been suspended since September last year, displacing up to 60,000 daily passengers onto buses.
The T6 closure will support platform extensions at Bankstown Station to accommodate eight-carriage trains, up from the current four-car sets, and will also include signalling upgrades. According to Transport for NSW, the works will boost the line’s future capacity and allow all Sydney Trains fleets to access Bankstown. While Yagoona, Birrong, and Bankstown stations will be closed, Berala and Regents Park passengers can still access the T3 Liverpool Line for travel to the CBD. During the closure, free express and all-stop bus services will operate between Bankstown and Lidcombe.
Additionally, the M1 Metro line will face partial or full weekend closures to facilitate testing for the Sydenham–Bankstown metro extension. Powering of the line has been completed, and trial runs are now being prepared. Sydney Metro has advised passengers to expect service interruptions, including early evening shutdowns on some days. “These disruptions are necessary to complete rigorous testing and ensure readiness for service,” the agency said.
The 13-kilometre section between Sydenham and Bankstown was originally scheduled to open late this year but has been delayed to 2025, with the launch date depending on test outcomes. The government has committed an additional $1.1 billion in late 2023, raising the total project budget for the Chatswood–Bankstown metro corridor to $21.6 billion, significantly higher than the initial $12 billion estimate. While the works may temporarily inconvenience commuters, the project is seen as vital for relieving congestion in Sydney’s southwest and improving long-term transport efficiency.
Auction Results Last Week
- Sydney: 1,402 properties went to auction, with 858 results reported and 566 properties sold, achieving a clearance rate of 66%. The total auction value reached AUD $625,308,077, with a median house price of AUD $1,600,000.
- Melbourne: 1,330 properties went to auction, with 997 results reported and 640 properties sold, achieving a clearance rate of 64%. The total auction value reached AUD $456,577,926, with a median house price of AUD $970,000.
Top 5 Auction Prices in Sydney Last Week: Houses
▼TOP 1. AUD $16,100,000
Address: 13 Stanley Av, Mosman NSW 2088
Land Size: 743 sqm
House | 3 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Parking
▼TOP 2. AUD $7,680,000
Address: 12 Northumberland St, Clovelly NSW 2031
Land Size: 352 sqm
House | 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Parking
▼TOP 3. AUD $6,788,888
Address: 3 Gees Av, Strathfield NSW 2135
Land Size: 670 sqm
House | 5 Bed | 7 Bath | 5 Parking
▼TOP 4. AUD $6,600,000
Address: 7 Park Pde, Bondi NSW 2026
Land Size: 507 sqm
House | 10 Bed | 6 Bath | 4 Parking
▼TOP 5. AUD $6,500,000
Address: 25 Cotswold Rd, Strathfield NSW 2135
Land Size: 753 sqm
House | 5 Bed | 4 Bath | 2 Parking
Top 5 Auction Prices in Sydney Last Week: Units
▼TOP 1. AUD $6,800,000
Address: 56/7-59 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000
Unit | 2 Bed | 2 Bath ｜1 parking
▼TOP 2. AUD $4,370,000
Address: 4/61 Kirribilli Av, Kirribilli NSW 2061
Unit | 2 Bed | 2 Bath ｜1 parking
▼TOP 3. AUD $4,225,000
Address: 3/1-3 Griffin St, Manly NSW 2095
Unit | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Parking
▼TOP 4. AUD $3,900,000
Address: 43/8 Greenknowe Av, Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011
Unit | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Parking
▼TOP 5. AUD $2,975,000
Address: 44 Bayview Av, Earlwood NSW 2206
Duplex | 4 Bed | 1 Bath | 3 Parking
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