Cranebrook vs Cambridge Gardens.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $991,000 and $960,000. Cranebrook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cambridge Gardens (median $960,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Cranebrook ($991,000). Over the past year, Cranebrook (+7.7%) ran 1.3 percentage points ahead of Cambridge Gardens (+6.4%) on house-price growth.
Cranebrook scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cranebrook (990) sits above Cambridge Gardens (981).
For buyers
Cambridge Gardens is the lower entry point at $960,000 median, 3% 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: Cambridge Gardens delivers the better gross yield (3.68% vs 3.52%), but Cranebrook 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
Cranebrook edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 981).
Common questions
Is Cranebrook or Cambridge Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Cambridge Gardens has the lower median house price at $960,000, roughly 3% below Cranebrook ($991,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cranebrook or Cambridge Gardens?
Over the past 12 months, Cranebrook grew +7.7% vs +6.4% in Cambridge Gardens, a gap of 1.3 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 Cranebrook or Cambridge Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranebrook scores 990 vs 981 in Cambridge Gardens. 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, Cranebrook or Cambridge Gardens?
Cranebrook scores 14/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Cranebrook or Cambridge Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.68% in Cambridge Gardens vs 3.52% in Cranebrook. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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