The most affordable waterfront suburbs in Sydney

Bonnet Bay, located on the Woronora River, is a Sydney waterfront suburb that is great for families and professionals alike. When looking for a riverfront property for sale, locals agree that the leafy suburb is an excellent combination of being close to everything that you need, whilst feeling like you can escape to your own sanctuary.

With a median house price of $1,132,750, Bonnet Bay is a suburb that is affordable as a primary residence or perfect for a waterfront holiday house.

Como comfortably sits where the Woronora River and Georges River combine, making the views from this suburb one of a kind. With a train station and minimal through traffic, Como is the perfect place to take in all that Sutherland Sydney has to offer.

Here the median house price of $1,205,000 makes the value of these waterfront properties is worth every dollar.

Jannali is a suburb that has it all, and people are starting to notice. Whilst it may not immediately strike you as having ample waterfront options, seasoned Jannali real estate agents can easily help you in your search for the options closest to the waves.

With a median house price of $957,500, a waterfront house or even just distant water views from Jannali will be worth the search.

Oyster Bay is a peninsula suburb that is well-known to Shire locals. But with a median house price of $1,190,000 compared to an area like Balgowlah Heights in the Northern Beaches (which averages $2,760,000), Oyster Bay is easily a reasonably priced area for those looking for water views without the hefty price tag.

Nestled around the Woronora River, it's not difficult to find a waterfront property for sale here. Even many homes that are not directly on the water still boast views that possess the tranquillity of nature and river.

These suburbs are perfect for those who prefer to spend their time on or near the water, whilst staying conveniently located near the Sutherland train station for times when a trip to the city is needed.

Median house prices for Woronora come in around $1,195,000 and Woronora Heights come at $1,052,550 - making it the affordable waterfront lifestyle that you're looking for.

Bundeena is one of the Shire's best-kept secrets. This small suburb, which is most easily accessible by boat from Cronulla, gives you a lively, sometimes remote village feeling whilst still living in a large city.

Surrounded on one side by the Royal National Park and beautiful beaches on the other, purchasing a waterfront property in Bundeena is the perfect excuse to enjoy the outdoors.

Median house prices are roughly $1,002,500, which is perfectly affordable for feeling like you are on a permanent holiday.

If you are looking to purchase something that is slightly more remote with just as much natural beauty, Bundeena's neighbour - Maianbar - is an excellent location for both waterfront rentals and property purchases.

Due to the high rental options, Maianbar also makes for a great place to buy a waterfront investment property or holiday home

Cronulla is easily one of the most recognised beach suburbs in the Sutherland Shire. Tourists, families, and retirees will all find something to do in this famous beach town. Along with the many options for beachfront houses, direct waterfront apartments with an affordable median price of $791,000 have also become a staple.

Don't really fancy buying an apartment? Well, the great benefit of a suburb like Cronulla is that there are not only options to buy, but renting is also easy with a weekly median rent of $500. And with Cronulla Beach and the train station right at the doorstep of apartments like 1/10 Ozone Street, what's there not to love about living here?

Jannali is a versatile suburb, offering both houses and proximity waterfront apartments.

Not only geared toward working professionals, but Jannali is also a prime location for first home buyers who want to start investing or live by the water with units averaging $689,000.

Hidden gems can also be found here, as some units offer even more bang for your buck. Sold by Sanders Property Agents in Jannali, a 2-bedroom apartment that recently sold offered a leafy complex within close proximity to shops, schools and the train station for $445,000.