Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ebenezer vs South Maroota.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $935,000 and $1,600,000. South Maroota edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Ebenezer (median $935,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than South Maroota ($1,600,000). Over the past year, South Maroota (-1.2%) ran 17.7 percentage points ahead of Ebenezer (-18.9%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Maroota (999) sits above Ebenezer (990).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Ebenezer is the lower entry point at $935,000 median, 42% 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 2.34%), but South Maroota 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

South Maroota edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 990).

Common questionsEbenezer vs South Maroota

Common questions

Is Ebenezer or South Maroota cheaper to buy in?

Ebenezer has the lower median house price at $935,000, roughly 42% below South Maroota ($1,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Ebenezer or South Maroota?

Over the past 12 months, South Maroota grew -1.2% vs -18.9% in Ebenezer, a gap of 17.7 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 South Maroota have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Maroota scores 999 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Ebenezer or South Maroota?

Gross rental yield on houses is 4.00% in Ebenezer vs 2.34% in South Maroota. 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

Ebenezer
Metric
South Maroota

Price & Market

$935,000
Median house
$1,600,000
$348,480
Median unit
$348,480
-18.9%
Annual growth (house)
-1.2%
Days on market

Rental

$720/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$720/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,081
Population
613
38
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
7
990
Avg ICSEA
999

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).