Edgeworth vs Boolaroo
Edgeworth (median $765,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Boolaroo ($1,000,000). Over the past year, Boolaroo (+11.7%) ran 2.8 percentage points ahead of Edgeworth (+8.9%) on house-price growth.
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Edgeworth and Boolaroo side by side
| Measure | Edgeworth | Boolaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $765,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | $305,280 | $302,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.9% | +11.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $493/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,401 | 1,636 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1035 mm | 1140 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.3°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
Edgeworth scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boolaroo (990) sits above Edgeworth (987).
- For buyers
- Edgeworth is the lower entry point at $765,000 median, 24% 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: Edgeworth delivers the better gross yield (4.93% vs 3.90%), but Boolaroo 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
- Boolaroo edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 987).
Edgeworth vs Boolaroo: common questions
Is Edgeworth or Boolaroo cheaper to buy in?
Edgeworth has the lower median house price at $765,000, roughly 24% below Boolaroo ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Edgeworth or Boolaroo?
Over the past 12 months, Boolaroo grew +11.7% vs +8.9% in Edgeworth, a gap of 2.8 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 Edgeworth or Boolaroo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boolaroo scores 990 vs 987 in Edgeworth. 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, Edgeworth or Boolaroo?
Edgeworth scores 10/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Edgeworth or Boolaroo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.93% in Edgeworth vs 3.90% in Boolaroo. 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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