Concord vs Concord West.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,232,500 and $2,737,500.
Concord West (median $2,737,500) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Concord ($3,232,500). Over the past year, Concord (+9.8%) ran 12.5 percentage points ahead of Concord West (-2.7%) on house-price growth.
Concord West scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Concord (1101) sits above Concord West (1096).
For buyers
Concord West is the lower entry point at $2,737,500 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Concord carries both higher gross yield (1.92% vs 1.90%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Concord edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1096).
Common questions
Is Concord or Concord West cheaper to buy in?
Concord West has the lower median house price at $2,737,500, roughly 18% below Concord ($3,232,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Concord or Concord West?
Over the past 12 months, Concord grew +9.8% vs -2.7% in Concord West, a gap of 12.5 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 Concord or Concord West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Concord scores 1101 vs 1096 in Concord West. 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, Concord or Concord West?
Concord West scores 32/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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, Concord or Concord West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.92% in Concord vs 1.90% in Concord West. 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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