Dawes Point vs Mcmahons Point
Dawes Point and Mcmahons Point have near-identical medians ($3,700,000 vs $3,700,000).
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Dawes Point and Mcmahons Point side by side
| Measure | Dawes Point | Mcmahons Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 |
| Median unit | $443,520 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -0.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1250/wk | $1310/wk |
| Unit rent | $1150/wk | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 46.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 52.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1122 | 1173 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 40 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 385 | 2,315 |
| Median age | 55 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1139 mm | 1139 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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 Mcmahons Point (1173) sits above Dawes Point (1122). Dawes Point skews owner-occupied (61%), Mcmahons Point runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
- For buyers
- The two suburbs land at similar price points ($3,700,000 vs $3,700,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
- For investors
- Mcmahons Point offers the higher gross rental yield (1.84% vs 1.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mcmahons Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1173 vs 1122). Dawes Point also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dawes Point vs Mcmahons Point: common questions
Does Dawes Point or Mcmahons Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mcmahons Point scores 1173 vs 1122 in Dawes Point. 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, Dawes Point or Mcmahons Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.84% in Mcmahons Point vs 1.76% in Dawes Point. 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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