Ellalong vs Paxton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $777,500 and $690,000. Paxton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Paxton (median $690,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Ellalong ($777,500). Over the past year, Ellalong (+12.7%) ran 20.1 percentage points ahead of Paxton (-7.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paxton (917) sits above Ellalong (904).
For buyers
Paxton is the lower entry point at $690,000 median, 13% 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: Paxton delivers the better gross yield (4.45% vs 3.95%), but Ellalong 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
Paxton edges out on average school ICSEA (917 vs 904).
Common questions
Is Ellalong or Paxton cheaper to buy in?
Paxton has the lower median house price at $690,000, roughly 13% below Ellalong ($777,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ellalong or Paxton?
Over the past 12 months, Ellalong grew +12.7% vs -7.4% in Paxton, a gap of 20.1 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 Ellalong or Paxton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paxton scores 917 vs 904 in Ellalong. 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, Ellalong or Paxton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.45% in Paxton vs 3.95% in Ellalong. 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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