Croydon Hills vs Warranwood
Croydon Hills (median $1,152,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Warranwood ($1,280,000).
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Croydon Hills and Warranwood side by side
| Measure | Croydon Hills | Warranwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,152,000 | $1,280,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $332,640 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1071 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | 4,839 | 4,820 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 26.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warranwood (1080) sits above Croydon Hills (1071).
- For buyers
- Croydon Hills is the lower entry point at $1,152,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Warranwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1071).
Croydon Hills vs Warranwood: common questions
Is Croydon Hills or Warranwood cheaper to buy in?
Croydon Hills has the lower median house price at $1,152,000, roughly 10% below Warranwood ($1,280,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Croydon Hills or Warranwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warranwood scores 1080 vs 1071 in Croydon Hills. 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.
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