Darawank vs Failford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,185,000 and $1,125,000. Darawank edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Failford (median $1,125,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Darawank ($1,185,000). Over the past year, Darawank (-6.1%) ran 4.8 percentage points ahead of Failford (-10.9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darawank (965) sits above Failford (958).
For buyers
Failford is the lower entry point at $1,125,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Darawank carries both higher gross yield (2.85% vs 2.70%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Darawank edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 958).
Common questions
Is Darawank or Failford cheaper to buy in?
Failford has the lower median house price at $1,125,000, roughly 5% below Darawank ($1,185,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Darawank or Failford?
Over the past 12 months, Darawank grew -6.1% vs -10.9% in Failford, a gap of 4.8 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 Darawank or Failford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darawank scores 965 vs 958 in Failford. 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, Darawank or Failford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.85% in Darawank vs 2.70% in Failford. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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