Cartwright vs Sadleir
Sadleir (median $980,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Cartwright ($1,000,000). Over the past year, Cartwright (+20.5%) ran 11.3 percentage points ahead of Sadleir (+9.2%) on house-price growth.
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Cartwright and Sadleir side by side
| Measure | Cartwright | Sadleir |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,000,000 | $980,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +20.5% | +9.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 34.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 60.0% | 52.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 934 | 925 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,616 | 3,243 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
Cartwright scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cartwright (934) sits above Sadleir (925).
- For buyers
- Sadleir is the lower entry point at $980,000 median, 2% 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: Sadleir delivers the better gross yield (3.45% 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
- Cartwright edges out on average school ICSEA (934 vs 925).
Cartwright vs Sadleir: common questions
Is Cartwright or Sadleir cheaper to buy in?
Sadleir has the lower median house price at $980,000, roughly 2% below Cartwright ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cartwright or Sadleir?
Over the past 12 months, Cartwright grew +20.5% vs +9.2% in Sadleir, a gap of 11.3 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 Sadleir have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cartwright scores 934 vs 925 in Sadleir. 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, Cartwright or Sadleir?
Cartwright scores 26/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Cartwright or Sadleir?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Sadleir 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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