Elderslie vs Narellan.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,095,000 and $1,035,000.
Narellan (median $1,035,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Elderslie ($1,095,000). Over the past year, Elderslie (+6.3%) ran 1.8 percentage points ahead of Narellan (+4.5%) on house-price growth.
Narellan scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elderslie (1019) sits above Narellan (1018).
For buyers
Narellan is the lower entry point at $1,035,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Elderslie carries both higher gross yield (3.66% vs 3.62%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Elderslie edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1018).
Common questions
Is Elderslie or Narellan cheaper to buy in?
Narellan has the lower median house price at $1,035,000, roughly 6% below Elderslie ($1,095,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Elderslie or Narellan?
Over the past 12 months, Elderslie grew +6.3% vs +4.5% in Narellan, a gap of 1.8 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 Elderslie or Narellan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elderslie scores 1019 vs 1018 in Narellan. 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, Elderslie or Narellan?
Narellan scores 36/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Elderslie or Narellan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.66% in Elderslie vs 3.62% in Narellan. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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