Curtin vs Weston
Weston (median $966,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Curtin ($1,426,000).
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Curtin and Weston side by side
| Measure | Curtin | Weston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,426,000 | $966,000 |
| Median unit | $387,500 | $664,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | $420/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1109 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 82 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,569 | 4,000 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 628 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.0°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
Weston scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 82/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Curtin (1116) sits above Weston (1109).
- For buyers
- Weston is the lower entry point at $966,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Weston offers the higher gross rental yield (2.26% vs 1.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Curtin edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1109).
Curtin vs Weston: common questions
Is Curtin or Weston cheaper to buy in?
Weston has the lower median house price at $966,000, roughly 32% below Curtin ($1,426,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Curtin or Weston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Curtin scores 1116 vs 1109 in Weston. 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, Curtin or Weston?
Weston scores 82/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Curtin or Weston?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.26% in Weston vs 1.79% in Curtin. 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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