Broadmeadow vs Adamstown.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,245,000 and $1,075,000. Adamstown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Adamstown (median $1,075,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Broadmeadow ($1,245,000). Over the past year, Adamstown (+6.8%) ran 6.8 percentage points ahead of Broadmeadow (0%) on house-price growth.
Adamstown scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Adamstown (1060) sits above Broadmeadow (1056).
For buyers
Adamstown is the lower entry point at $1,075,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Adamstown carries both higher gross yield (3.63% vs 2.97%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Adamstown edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1056).
Common questions
Is Broadmeadow or Adamstown cheaper to buy in?
Adamstown has the lower median house price at $1,075,000, roughly 16% below Broadmeadow ($1,245,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Broadmeadow or Adamstown?
Over the past 12 months, Adamstown grew +6.8% vs 0% in Broadmeadow, a gap of 6.8 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 Broadmeadow or Adamstown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Adamstown scores 1060 vs 1056 in Broadmeadow. 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, Broadmeadow or Adamstown?
Adamstown scores 90/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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, Broadmeadow or Adamstown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Adamstown vs 2.97% in Broadmeadow. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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