Bidwill vs Dharruk
Bidwill (median $818,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Dharruk ($900,000). Over the past year, Bidwill (+7.2%) ran 0.4 percentage points ahead of Dharruk (+6.8%) on house-price growth.
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Bidwill and Dharruk side by side
| Measure | Bidwill | Dharruk |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $818,500 | $900,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.2% | +6.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 24.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 73.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 906 | 908 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 4,202 | 2,806 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°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 Dharruk (908) sits above Bidwill (906). Dharruk skews owner-occupied (66%), Bidwill runs more rental-dense (24% owner).
- For buyers
- Bidwill is the lower entry point at $818,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bidwill carries both higher gross yield (3.49% vs 3.18%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Dharruk edges out on average school ICSEA (908 vs 906).
Bidwill vs Dharruk: common questions
Is Bidwill or Dharruk cheaper to buy in?
Bidwill has the lower median house price at $818,500, roughly 9% below Dharruk ($900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bidwill or Dharruk?
Over the past 12 months, Bidwill grew +7.2% vs +6.8% in Dharruk, a gap of 0.4 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 Bidwill or Dharruk have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dharruk scores 908 vs 906 in Bidwill. 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, Bidwill or Dharruk?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.49% in Bidwill vs 3.18% in Dharruk. 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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