Arakoon vs South West Rocks.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,150,000 and $740,000. South West Rocks edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South West Rocks (median $740,000) is roughly 55% cheaper to buy into than Arakoon ($1,150,000). Over the past year, South West Rocks (+1.4%) ran 10.1 percentage points ahead of Arakoon (-8.7%) on house-price growth.
Arakoon skews owner-occupied (91%), South West Rocks runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
For buyers
South West Rocks is the lower entry point at $740,000 median, 55% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
South West Rocks carries both higher gross yield (4.08% vs 2.62%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Common questions
Is Arakoon or South West Rocks cheaper to buy in?
South West Rocks has the lower median house price at $740,000, roughly 55% below Arakoon ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Arakoon or South West Rocks?
Over the past 12 months, South West Rocks grew +1.4% vs -8.7% in Arakoon, a gap of 10.1 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Arakoon or South West Rocks?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.08% in South West Rocks vs 2.62% in Arakoon. 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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