Argenton vs Speers Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $811,000 and $1,200,000.
Argenton (median $811,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Speers Point ($1,200,000). Over the past year, Speers Point (+17.4%) ran 11.5 percentage points ahead of Argenton (+5.9%) on house-price growth.
Speers Point scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Argenton (1001) sits above Speers Point (997). Speers Point skews owner-occupied (75%), Argenton runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
For buyers
Argenton is the lower entry point at $811,000 median, 32% 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: Argenton delivers the better gross yield (4.81% vs 3.25%), but Speers Point 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
Argenton edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 997).
Common questions
Is Argenton or Speers Point cheaper to buy in?
Argenton has the lower median house price at $811,000, roughly 32% below Speers Point ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Argenton or Speers Point?
Over the past 12 months, Speers Point grew +17.4% vs +5.9% in Argenton, a gap of 11.5 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 Argenton or Speers Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Argenton scores 1001 vs 997 in Speers 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, Argenton or Speers Point?
Speers Point scores 12/100 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, Argenton or Speers Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.81% in Argenton vs 3.25% in Speers Point. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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