Asquith vs Waitara.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,853,000 and $2,521,000.
Asquith (median $1,853,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Waitara ($2,521,000). Over the past year, Asquith (+1.8%) ran 1.8 percentage points ahead of Waitara (0%) on house-price growth.
Waitara scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waitara (1131) sits above Asquith (1117). Asquith skews owner-occupied (64%), Waitara runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
For buyers
Asquith is the lower entry point at $1,853,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Asquith carries both higher gross yield (1.29% vs 0.95%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Waitara edges out on average school ICSEA (1131 vs 1117).
Common questions
Is Asquith or Waitara cheaper to buy in?
Asquith has the lower median house price at $1,853,000, roughly 26% below Waitara ($2,521,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Asquith or Waitara?
Over the past 12 months, Asquith grew +1.8% vs 0% in Waitara, a gap of 1.8 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 Asquith or Waitara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waitara scores 1131 vs 1117 in Asquith. 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, Asquith or Waitara?
Waitara scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Asquith or Waitara?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.29% in Asquith vs 0.95% in Waitara. 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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