Brownsville vs Stream Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $885,000 and $970,000. Brownsville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Brownsville (median $885,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Stream Hill ($970,000). Over the past year, Brownsville (+5.5%) ran 4.0 percentage points ahead of Stream Hill (+1.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stream Hill (978) sits above Brownsville (968).
For buyers
Brownsville is the lower entry point at $885,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Brownsville carries both higher gross yield (4.11% vs 4.02%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Stream Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 968).
Common questions
Is Brownsville or Stream Hill cheaper to buy in?
Brownsville has the lower median house price at $885,000, roughly 9% below Stream Hill ($970,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Brownsville or Stream Hill?
Over the past 12 months, Brownsville grew +5.5% vs +1.5% in Stream Hill, a gap of 4.0 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 Brownsville or Stream Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stream Hill scores 978 vs 968 in Brownsville. 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, Brownsville or Stream Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.11% in Brownsville vs 4.02% in Stream Hill. 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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