Duffy vs Holder.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $967,500 and $975,000. Holder edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Duffy (median $967,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Holder ($975,000).
Holder scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holder (1107) sits above Duffy (1106).
For buyers
Duffy is the lower entry point at $967,500 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Holder offers the higher gross rental yield (2.48% vs 2.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Holder edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1106).
Common questions
Is Duffy or Holder cheaper to buy in?
Duffy has the lower median house price at $967,500, roughly 1% below Holder ($975,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Duffy or Holder have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holder scores 1107 vs 1106 in Duffy. 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, Duffy or Holder?
Holder scores 88/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Duffy or Holder?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.48% in Holder vs 2.39% in Duffy. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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