Cassilis vs Merriwa.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $188,000 and $420,000.
Cassilis (median $188,000) is roughly 55% cheaper to buy into than Merriwa ($420,000). Over the past year, Merriwa (+5.7%) ran 5.7 percentage points ahead of Cassilis (0%) on house-price growth.
Merriwa scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cassilis (946) sits above Merriwa (940).
For buyers
Cassilis is the lower entry point at $188,000 median, 55% 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: Cassilis delivers the better gross yield (12.17% vs 5.45%), but Merriwa 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
Cassilis edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 940).
Common questions
Is Cassilis or Merriwa cheaper to buy in?
Cassilis has the lower median house price at $188,000, roughly 55% below Merriwa ($420,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cassilis or Merriwa?
Over the past 12 months, Merriwa grew +5.7% vs 0% in Cassilis, a gap of 5.7 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 Cassilis or Merriwa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cassilis scores 946 vs 940 in Merriwa. 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, Cassilis or Merriwa?
Merriwa scores 50/100 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, Cassilis or Merriwa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 12.17% in Cassilis vs 5.45% in Merriwa. 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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