Coniston vs Mangerton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,130,500 and $1,335,000. Coniston edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Coniston (median $1,130,500) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Mangerton ($1,335,000). Over the past year, Coniston (+10.3%) ran 10.3 percentage points ahead of Mangerton (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coniston (1062) sits above Mangerton (1061). Mangerton skews owner-occupied (72%), Coniston runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
For buyers
Coniston is the lower entry point at $1,130,500 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Coniston carries both higher gross yield (1.84% vs 1.56%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Coniston edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1061).
Common questions
Is Coniston or Mangerton cheaper to buy in?
Coniston has the lower median house price at $1,130,500, roughly 15% below Mangerton ($1,335,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Coniston or Mangerton?
Over the past 12 months, Coniston grew +10.3% vs 0% in Mangerton, a gap of 10.3 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 Coniston or Mangerton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coniston scores 1062 vs 1061 in Mangerton. 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, Coniston or Mangerton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.84% in Coniston vs 1.56% in Mangerton. 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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