Bolwarra vs Largs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $955,000 and $830,000. Largs edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Largs (median $830,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Bolwarra ($955,000). Over the past year, Bolwarra (+1.1%) ran 1.7 percentage points ahead of Largs (-0.6%) on house-price growth.
Largs scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Largs (997) sits above Bolwarra (984).
For buyers
Largs is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 15% 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: Largs delivers the better gross yield (4.01% vs 3.48%), but Bolwarra 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
Largs edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 984).
Common questions
Is Bolwarra or Largs cheaper to buy in?
Largs has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 15% below Bolwarra ($955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bolwarra or Largs?
Over the past 12 months, Bolwarra grew +1.1% vs -0.6% in Largs, 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 Bolwarra or Largs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Largs scores 997 vs 984 in Bolwarra. 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, Bolwarra or Largs?
Largs scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Bolwarra or Largs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.01% in Largs vs 3.48% in Bolwarra. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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