Concord West vs Homebush.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,737,500 and $3,260,000. Homebush edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Concord West (median $2,737,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Homebush ($3,260,000). Over the past year, Homebush (0%) ran 2.7 percentage points ahead of Concord West (-2.7%) on house-price growth.
Homebush scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Homebush (1103) sits above Concord West (1096). Concord West skews owner-occupied (73%), Homebush runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
For buyers
Concord West is the lower entry point at $2,737,500 median, 16% 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: Concord West delivers the better gross yield (1.90% vs 1.13%), but Homebush 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
Homebush edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1096).
Common questions
Is Concord West or Homebush cheaper to buy in?
Concord West has the lower median house price at $2,737,500, roughly 16% below Homebush ($3,260,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Concord West or Homebush?
Over the past 12 months, Homebush grew 0% vs -2.7% in Concord West, a gap of 2.7 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 Concord West or Homebush have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Homebush scores 1103 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 West or Homebush?
Homebush scores 70/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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 West or Homebush?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.90% in Concord West vs 1.13% in Homebush. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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