Bywong vs Gundaroo.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,460,000 and $1,150,000. Gundaroo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Gundaroo (median $1,150,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Bywong ($1,460,000). Over the past year, Gundaroo (+4.5%) ran 22.9 percentage points ahead of Bywong (-18.4%) on house-price growth.
Gundaroo scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bywong (1098) sits above Gundaroo (1074).
For buyers
Gundaroo is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Gundaroo carries both higher gross yield (3.14% vs 2.92%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Bywong edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1074).
Common questions
Is Bywong or Gundaroo cheaper to buy in?
Gundaroo has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 27% below Bywong ($1,460,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bywong or Gundaroo?
Over the past 12 months, Gundaroo grew +4.5% vs -18.4% in Bywong, a gap of 22.9 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 Bywong or Gundaroo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bywong scores 1098 vs 1074 in Gundaroo. 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, Bywong or Gundaroo?
Gundaroo scores 8/100 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, Bywong or Gundaroo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.14% in Gundaroo vs 2.92% in Bywong. 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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