Adamstown Heights vs Adamstown.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,180,000 and $1,075,000. Adamstown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Adamstown (median $1,075,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Adamstown Heights ($1,180,000). Over the past year, Adamstown (+6.8%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of Adamstown Heights (+3.1%) on house-price growth.
Adamstown scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Adamstown Heights (1069) sits above Adamstown (1060). Adamstown Heights skews owner-occupied (83%), Adamstown runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
For buyers
Adamstown is the lower entry point at $1,075,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Adamstown carries both higher gross yield (3.63% vs 3.31%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Adamstown Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1069 vs 1060). Adamstown Heights also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Adamstown Heights or Adamstown cheaper to buy in?
Adamstown has the lower median house price at $1,075,000, roughly 10% below Adamstown Heights ($1,180,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Adamstown Heights or Adamstown?
Over the past 12 months, Adamstown grew +6.8% vs +3.1% in Adamstown Heights, a gap of 3.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Adamstown Heights or Adamstown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Adamstown Heights scores 1069 vs 1060 in Adamstown. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Adamstown Heights or Adamstown?
Adamstown scores 90/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Adamstown Heights or Adamstown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Adamstown vs 3.31% in Adamstown Heights. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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