Edgeworth vs West Wallsend.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $765,000 and $800,000. Edgeworth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Edgeworth (median $765,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than West Wallsend ($800,000). Over the past year, Edgeworth (+8.9%) ran 9.3 percentage points ahead of West Wallsend (-0.4%) on house-price growth.
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 Edgeworth (987) sits above West Wallsend (985).
For buyers
Edgeworth is the lower entry point at $765,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Edgeworth carries both higher gross yield (4.93% vs 4.50%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Edgeworth edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 985).
Common questions
Is Edgeworth or West Wallsend cheaper to buy in?
Edgeworth has the lower median house price at $765,000, roughly 4% below West Wallsend ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Edgeworth or West Wallsend?
Over the past 12 months, Edgeworth grew +8.9% vs -0.4% in West Wallsend, a gap of 9.3 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 West Wallsend have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Edgeworth scores 987 vs 985 in West Wallsend. 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 West Wallsend?
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 West Wallsend?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.93% in Edgeworth vs 4.50% in West Wallsend. 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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