Castlereagh vs Yarramundi.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,500,000 and $1,950,000. Yarramundi edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Yarramundi (median $1,950,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Castlereagh ($2,500,000). Over the past year, Yarramundi (+2.6%) ran 18.6 percentage points ahead of Castlereagh (-16%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarramundi (1021) sits above Castlereagh (1007). Yarramundi skews owner-occupied (90%), Castlereagh runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
For buyers
Yarramundi is the lower entry point at $1,950,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Yarramundi carries both higher gross yield (1.81% vs 1.39%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Yarramundi edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1007).
Common questions
Is Castlereagh or Yarramundi cheaper to buy in?
Yarramundi has the lower median house price at $1,950,000, roughly 28% below Castlereagh ($2,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Castlereagh or Yarramundi?
Over the past 12 months, Yarramundi grew +2.6% vs -16% in Castlereagh, a gap of 18.6 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 Castlereagh or Yarramundi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarramundi scores 1021 vs 1007 in Castlereagh. 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, Castlereagh or Yarramundi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.81% in Yarramundi vs 1.39% in Castlereagh. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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