Eastwood vs Lucknow.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $590,000 and $630,000. Eastwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Eastwood (median $590,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Lucknow ($630,000).
Eastwood scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eastwood (971) sits above Lucknow (969).
For buyers
Eastwood is the lower entry point at $590,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Eastwood offers the higher gross rental yield (2.47% vs 2.31%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Eastwood edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 969).
Common questions
Is Eastwood or Lucknow cheaper to buy in?
Eastwood has the lower median house price at $590,000, roughly 6% below Lucknow ($630,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eastwood or Lucknow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eastwood scores 971 vs 969 in Lucknow. 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, Eastwood or Lucknow?
Eastwood scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Eastwood or Lucknow?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.47% in Eastwood vs 2.31% in Lucknow. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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