Dawes Point vs Mcmahons Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,700,000 and $3,700,000.
Dawes Point and Mcmahons Point have near-identical medians ($3,700,000 vs $3,700,000). Over the past year, Dawes Point (0%) ran 0.3 percentage points ahead of Mcmahons Point (-0.3%) on house-price growth.
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
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Mcmahons Point delivers the better gross yield (1.84% vs 1.76%), but Dawes Point has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
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.
Common questions
Which has stronger property growth, Dawes Point or Mcmahons Point?
Over the past 12 months, Dawes Point grew 0% vs -0.3% in Mcmahons Point, a gap of 0.3 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 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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