Beecroft vs Westleigh
Westleigh (median $1,977,500) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Beecroft ($2,558,000). Over the past year, Beecroft (+2.8%) ran 5.1 percentage points ahead of Westleigh (-2.3%) on house-price growth.
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Beecroft and Westleigh side by side
| Measure | Beecroft | Westleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,558,000 | $1,977,500 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $446,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.8% | -2.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $963/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1140 | 1135 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 6 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 45 |
| Population | 10,291 | 4,501 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 989 mm | 1012 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.1°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
Westleigh scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beecroft (1140) sits above Westleigh (1135). Westleigh skews owner-occupied (92%), Beecroft runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
- For buyers
- Westleigh is the lower entry point at $1,977,500 median, 23% 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: Westleigh delivers the better gross yield (2.53% vs 2.34%), but Beecroft 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
- Beecroft edges out on average school ICSEA (1140 vs 1135).
Beecroft vs Westleigh: common questions
Is Beecroft or Westleigh cheaper to buy in?
Westleigh has the lower median house price at $1,977,500, roughly 23% below Beecroft ($2,558,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Beecroft or Westleigh?
Over the past 12 months, Beecroft grew +2.8% vs -2.3% in Westleigh, a gap of 5.1 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 Beecroft or Westleigh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beecroft scores 1140 vs 1135 in Westleigh. 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, Beecroft or Westleigh?
Westleigh scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Beecroft or Westleigh?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.53% in Westleigh vs 2.34% in Beecroft. 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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