Belfield vs Enfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,017,500 and $2,465,000. Enfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Belfield (median $2,017,500) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Enfield ($2,465,000). Over the past year, Enfield (+9.1%) ran 0.5 percentage points ahead of Belfield (+8.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Enfield (1074) sits above Belfield (1023).
For buyers
Belfield is the lower entry point at $2,017,500 median, 18% 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: Belfield delivers the better gross yield (2.32% vs 1.39%), but Enfield 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
Enfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1023).
Common questions
Is Belfield or Enfield cheaper to buy in?
Belfield has the lower median house price at $2,017,500, roughly 18% below Enfield ($2,465,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Belfield or Enfield?
Over the past 12 months, Enfield grew +9.1% vs +8.6% in Belfield, a gap of 0.5 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 Belfield or Enfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Enfield scores 1074 vs 1023 in Belfield. 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, Belfield or Enfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.32% in Belfield vs 1.39% in Enfield. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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