Collinswood vs Nailsworth.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,850,000 and $1,575,000. Nailsworth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Nailsworth (median $1,575,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Collinswood ($1,850,000). Over the past year, Nailsworth (+19.7%) ran 32.3 percentage points ahead of Collinswood (-12.6%) on house-price growth.
Nailsworth scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Collinswood (1076) sits above Nailsworth (1069).
For buyers
Nailsworth is the lower entry point at $1,575,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Nailsworth carries both higher gross yield (2.05% vs 1.55%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Collinswood edges out on average school ICSEA (1076 vs 1069).
Common questions
Is Collinswood or Nailsworth cheaper to buy in?
Nailsworth has the lower median house price at $1,575,000, roughly 17% below Collinswood ($1,850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Collinswood or Nailsworth?
Over the past 12 months, Nailsworth grew +19.7% vs -12.6% in Collinswood, a gap of 32.3 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 Collinswood or Nailsworth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Collinswood scores 1076 vs 1069 in Nailsworth. 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, Collinswood or Nailsworth?
Nailsworth scores 100/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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, Collinswood or Nailsworth?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.05% in Nailsworth vs 1.55% in Collinswood. 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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