Catherine Field vs Gledswood Hills.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,175,000 and $1,335,000. Catherine Field edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Catherine Field (median $1,175,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Gledswood Hills ($1,335,000). Over the past year, Catherine Field (+11.2%) ran 8.5 percentage points ahead of Gledswood Hills (+2.7%) on house-price growth.
Gledswood Hills scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Catherine Field (1032) sits above Gledswood Hills (1017).
For buyers
Catherine Field is the lower entry point at $1,175,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Catherine Field carries both higher gross yield (3.45% vs 3.04%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Catherine Field edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1017).
Common questions
Is Catherine Field or Gledswood Hills cheaper to buy in?
Catherine Field has the lower median house price at $1,175,000, roughly 12% below Gledswood Hills ($1,335,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Catherine Field or Gledswood Hills?
Over the past 12 months, Catherine Field grew +11.2% vs +2.7% in Gledswood Hills, a gap of 8.5 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 Catherine Field or Gledswood Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Catherine Field scores 1032 vs 1017 in Gledswood Hills. 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, Catherine Field or Gledswood Hills?
Gledswood Hills scores 2/100 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, Catherine Field or Gledswood Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Catherine Field vs 3.04% in Gledswood Hills. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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