Asquith vs Waitara
Asquith (median $1,853,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Waitara ($2,521,000).
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Asquith and Waitara side by side
| Measure | Asquith | Waitara |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,853,000 | $2,521,000 |
| Median unit | $372,240 | $372,240 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $890/wk | $890/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1117 | 1131 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,160 | 7,837 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1097 mm | 1097 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.8°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
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 offers the higher gross rental yield (2.50% vs 1.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Waitara edges out on average school ICSEA (1131 vs 1117).
Asquith vs Waitara: 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.
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 2.50% in Asquith vs 1.84% 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.
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