Broadmeadow vs Adamstown
Adamstown (median $1,075,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Broadmeadow ($1,245,000).
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| Measure | Broadmeadow | Adamstown |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,245,000 | $1,075,000 |
| Median unit | $310,320 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +6.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $710/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | $588/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 90 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,688 | 6,335 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1190 mm | 1190 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°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
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, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Adamstown offers the higher gross rental yield (3.63% vs 2.97%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Adamstown edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1056).
Broadmeadow vs Adamstown: common questions
Is Broadmeadow or Adamstown cheaper to buy in?
Adamstown has the lower median house price at $1,075,000, roughly 14% below Broadmeadow ($1,245,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
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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