Amaroo vs Throsby.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,015,000 and $1,185,000. Amaroo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Amaroo (median $1,015,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Throsby ($1,185,000).
Amaroo scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Throsby (1085) sits above Amaroo (1080).
For buyers
Amaroo is the lower entry point at $1,015,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Amaroo offers the higher gross rental yield (2.46% vs 2.11%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Throsby edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1080).
Common questions
Is Amaroo or Throsby cheaper to buy in?
Amaroo has the lower median house price at $1,015,000, roughly 14% below Throsby ($1,185,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Amaroo or Throsby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Throsby scores 1085 vs 1080 in Amaroo. 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, Amaroo or Throsby?
Amaroo scores 46/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Amaroo or Throsby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.46% in Amaroo vs 2.11% in Throsby. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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