Dulwich vs Frewville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,100,000 and $2,480,000.
Dulwich (median $2,100,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Frewville ($2,480,000). Over the past year, Dulwich (+7.4%) ran 7.4 percentage points ahead of Frewville (0%) on house-price growth.
Frewville scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Frewville (1125) sits above Dulwich (1123).
For buyers
Dulwich is the lower entry point at $2,100,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dulwich carries both higher gross yield (2.17% vs 1.45%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Frewville edges out on average school ICSEA (1125 vs 1123).
Common questions
Is Dulwich or Frewville cheaper to buy in?
Dulwich has the lower median house price at $2,100,000, roughly 15% below Frewville ($2,480,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dulwich or Frewville?
Over the past 12 months, Dulwich grew +7.4% vs 0% in Frewville, a gap of 7.4 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 Dulwich or Frewville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Frewville scores 1125 vs 1123 in Dulwich. 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, Dulwich or Frewville?
Frewville scores 100/100 on walkability vs 64/100. 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, Dulwich or Frewville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.17% in Dulwich vs 1.45% in Frewville. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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