Allworth vs Booral.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $432,500 and $735,000. Booral edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Allworth (median $432,500) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Booral ($735,000). Over the past year, Booral (0%) ran 15.2 percentage points ahead of Allworth (-15.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Booral (959) sits above Allworth (934).
For buyers
Allworth is the lower entry point at $432,500 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Allworth delivers the better gross yield (3.73% vs 2.19%), but Booral has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Booral edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 934). Booral also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Allworth or Booral cheaper to buy in?
Allworth has the lower median house price at $432,500, roughly 41% below Booral ($735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Allworth or Booral?
Over the past 12 months, Booral grew 0% vs -15.2% in Allworth, a gap of 15.2 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 Allworth or Booral have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Booral scores 959 vs 934 in Allworth. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Allworth or Booral?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in Allworth vs 2.19% in Booral. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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