Alfords Point vs Peakhurst Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,950,000 and $1,712,500. Peakhurst Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Peakhurst Heights (median $1,712,500) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Alfords Point ($1,950,000). Over the past year, Alfords Point (+5.4%) ran 9.8 percentage points ahead of Peakhurst Heights (-4.4%) on house-price growth.
Peakhurst Heights scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Peakhurst Heights (1068) sits above Alfords Point (1059).
For buyers
Peakhurst Heights is the lower entry point at $1,712,500 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Alfords Point carries both higher gross yield (2.67% vs 2.58%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Peakhurst Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1059). Alfords Point also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Alfords Point or Peakhurst Heights cheaper to buy in?
Peakhurst Heights has the lower median house price at $1,712,500, roughly 14% below Alfords Point ($1,950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Alfords Point or Peakhurst Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Alfords Point grew +5.4% vs -4.4% in Peakhurst Heights, a gap of 9.8 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 Alfords Point or Peakhurst Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Peakhurst Heights scores 1068 vs 1059 in Alfords Point. 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, Alfords Point or Peakhurst Heights?
Peakhurst Heights scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Alfords Point or Peakhurst Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.67% in Alfords Point vs 2.58% in Peakhurst 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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