Concord West vs Homebush West.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,737,500 and $1,740,000. Homebush West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Homebush West (median $1,740,000) is roughly 57% cheaper to buy into than Concord West ($2,737,500). Over the past year, Homebush West (0%) ran 2.7 percentage points ahead of Concord West (-2.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Homebush West (1103) sits above Concord West (1096). Concord West skews owner-occupied (73%), Homebush West runs more rental-dense (36% owner).
For buyers
Homebush West is the lower entry point at $1,740,000 median, 57% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Homebush West carries both higher gross yield (2.12% vs 1.90%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Homebush West edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1096). Concord West also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Concord West or Homebush West cheaper to buy in?
Homebush West has the lower median house price at $1,740,000, roughly 57% below Concord West ($2,737,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Concord West or Homebush West?
Over the past 12 months, Homebush West 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 West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Homebush West 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Concord West or Homebush West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.12% in Homebush West 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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