Cartwright vs Liverpool
Cartwright (median $1,000,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Liverpool ($1,060,000). Over the past year, Cartwright (+20.5%) ran 11.5 percentage points ahead of Liverpool (+9%) on house-price growth.
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Cartwright and Liverpool side by side
| Measure | Cartwright | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,000,000 | $1,060,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $342,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | +20.5% | +9.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $740/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $540/wk |
| Owner occupied | 34.0% | 35.0% |
| Renter occupied | 60.0% | 61.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 934 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 2,616 | 31,078 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 770 mm | 740 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Liverpool (951) sits above Cartwright (934).
- For buyers
- Cartwright is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 6% 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: Liverpool delivers the better gross yield (3.63% vs 3.38%), but Cartwright 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
- Liverpool edges out on average school ICSEA (951 vs 934).
Cartwright vs Liverpool: common questions
Is Cartwright or Liverpool cheaper to buy in?
Cartwright has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 6% below Liverpool ($1,060,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cartwright or Liverpool?
Over the past 12 months, Cartwright grew +20.5% vs +9% in Liverpool, a gap of 11.5 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 Cartwright or Liverpool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Liverpool scores 951 vs 934 in Cartwright. 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, Cartwright or Liverpool?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Liverpool vs 3.38% in Cartwright. 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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