Engadine vs Loftus
Engadine (median $1,510,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Loftus ($1,575,000). Over the past year, Engadine (+8.2%) ran 7.2 percentage points ahead of Loftus (+1%) on house-price growth.
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Engadine and Loftus side by side
| Measure | Engadine | Loftus |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,510,000 | $1,575,000 |
| Median unit | $835,000 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.2% | +1.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1000/wk |
| Unit rent | $720/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 12 |
| Transit score | 30 | 50 |
| Bike score | 5 | 100 |
| Population | 17,736 | 4,190 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 934 mm | 1008 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.4°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
Engadine scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Loftus (1074) sits above Engadine (1060).
- For buyers
- Engadine is the lower entry point at $1,510,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Engadine carries both higher gross yield (3.44% vs 3.30%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Loftus edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1060).
Engadine vs Loftus: common questions
Is Engadine or Loftus cheaper to buy in?
Engadine has the lower median house price at $1,510,000, roughly 4% below Loftus ($1,575,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Engadine or Loftus?
Over the past 12 months, Engadine grew +8.2% vs +1% in Loftus, a gap of 7.2 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 Engadine or Loftus have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Loftus scores 1074 vs 1060 in Engadine. 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, Engadine or Loftus?
Engadine scores 46/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Engadine or Loftus?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.44% in Engadine vs 3.30% in Loftus. 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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