Ashcroft vs Cartwright
Cartwright (median $1,000,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Ashcroft ($1,018,000). Over the past year, Cartwright (+20.5%) ran 4.8 percentage points ahead of Ashcroft (+15.7%) on house-price growth.
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Ashcroft and Cartwright side by side
| Measure | Ashcroft | Cartwright |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,018,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.7% | +20.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 34.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | 60.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,634 | 2,616 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Cartwright scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cartwright (934) sits above Ashcroft (932).
- For buyers
- Cartwright is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Cartwright carries both higher gross yield (3.38% vs 3.32%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Cartwright edges out on average school ICSEA (934 vs 932). Ashcroft also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ashcroft vs Cartwright: common questions
Is Ashcroft or Cartwright cheaper to buy in?
Cartwright has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 2% below Ashcroft ($1,018,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ashcroft or Cartwright?
Over the past 12 months, Cartwright grew +20.5% vs +15.7% in Ashcroft, a gap of 4.8 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 Ashcroft or Cartwright have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cartwright scores 934 vs 932 in Ashcroft. 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, Ashcroft or Cartwright?
Cartwright scores 26/100 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, Ashcroft or Cartwright?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.38% in Cartwright vs 3.32% in Ashcroft. 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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