Ebenezer vs Pitt Town
Ebenezer (median $935,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Pitt Town ($1,780,000). Over the past year, Pitt Town (-3.8%) ran 15.1 percentage points ahead of Ebenezer (-18.9%) on house-price growth.
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Ebenezer and Pitt Town side by side
| Measure | Ebenezer | Pitt Town |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $935,000 | $1,780,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -18.9% | -3.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 1,081 | 3,871 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 731 mm | 710 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Pitt Town scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pitt Town (997) sits above Ebenezer (990).
- For buyers
- Ebenezer is the lower entry point at $935,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Ebenezer delivers the better gross yield (4.00% vs 2.10%), but Pitt Town 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
- Pitt Town edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 990).
Ebenezer vs Pitt Town: common questions
Is Ebenezer or Pitt Town cheaper to buy in?
Ebenezer has the lower median house price at $935,000, roughly 47% below Pitt Town ($1,780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ebenezer or Pitt Town?
Over the past 12 months, Pitt Town grew -3.8% vs -18.9% in Ebenezer, a gap of 15.1 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 Ebenezer or Pitt Town have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pitt Town scores 997 vs 990 in Ebenezer. 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, Ebenezer or Pitt Town?
Pitt Town scores 14/100 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, Ebenezer or Pitt Town?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.00% in Ebenezer vs 2.10% in Pitt Town. 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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