Athol Park vs Ottoway
Ottoway (median $800,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Athol Park ($880,000). Over the past year, Ottoway (+4%) ran 1.7 percentage points ahead of Athol Park (+2.3%) on house-price growth.
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Athol Park and Ottoway side by side
| Measure | Athol Park | Ottoway |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | $800,500 |
| Median unit | $238,320 | $228,240 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.3% | +4.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $622/wk |
| Unit rent | $565/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 2,023 | 2,783 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 403 mm | 403 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Athol Park (999) sits above Ottoway (993).
- For buyers
- Ottoway is the lower entry point at $800,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ottoway carries both higher gross yield (4.04% vs 3.72%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Athol Park edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 993).
Athol Park vs Ottoway: common questions
Is Athol Park or Ottoway cheaper to buy in?
Ottoway has the lower median house price at $800,500, roughly 9% below Athol Park ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Athol Park or Ottoway?
Over the past 12 months, Ottoway grew +4% vs +2.3% in Athol Park, a gap of 1.7 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 Athol Park or Ottoway have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Athol Park scores 999 vs 993 in Ottoway. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Athol Park or Ottoway?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.04% in Ottoway vs 3.72% in Athol Park. 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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