Cranebrook vs Llandilo.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $991,000 and $2,503,000. Cranebrook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cranebrook (median $991,000) is roughly 60% cheaper to buy into than Llandilo ($2,503,000). Over the past year, Cranebrook (+7.7%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of Llandilo (+1.1%) on house-price growth.
Cranebrook scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cranebrook (990) sits above Llandilo (973).
For buyers
Cranebrook is the lower entry point at $991,000 median, 60% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Cranebrook carries both higher gross yield (2.15% vs 0.83%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Cranebrook edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 973).
Common questions
Is Cranebrook or Llandilo cheaper to buy in?
Cranebrook has the lower median house price at $991,000, roughly 60% below Llandilo ($2,503,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cranebrook or Llandilo?
Over the past 12 months, Cranebrook grew +7.7% vs +1.1% in Llandilo, a gap of 6.6 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 Llandilo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranebrook scores 990 vs 973 in Llandilo. 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 Llandilo?
Cranebrook scores 14/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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 Llandilo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.15% in Cranebrook vs 0.83% in Llandilo. 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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