Duffy vs Stirling.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $967,500 and $1,104,000. Stirling edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Duffy (median $967,500) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Stirling ($1,104,000).
Stirling scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 92/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stirling (1108) sits above Duffy (1106).
For buyers
Duffy is the lower entry point at $967,500 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Duffy offers the higher gross rental yield (2.39% vs 2.17%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Stirling edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1106).
Common questions
Is Duffy or Stirling cheaper to buy in?
Duffy has the lower median house price at $967,500, roughly 12% below Stirling ($1,104,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Duffy or Stirling have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stirling scores 1108 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 Stirling?
Stirling scores 92/100 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 Stirling?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.39% in Duffy vs 2.17% in Stirling. 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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