Ermington vs Meadowbank.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,930,000 and $2,467,500. Meadowbank edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ermington (median $1,930,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Meadowbank ($2,467,500). Over the past year, Meadowbank (0%) ran 1.0 percentage points ahead of Ermington (-1%) on house-price growth.
Meadowbank scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meadowbank (1095) sits above Ermington (1073). Ermington skews owner-occupied (55%), Meadowbank runs more rental-dense (39% owner).
For buyers
Ermington is the lower entry point at $1,930,000 median, 22% 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: Ermington delivers the better gross yield (2.19% vs 1.79%), but Meadowbank 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
Meadowbank edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1073). Ermington also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Ermington or Meadowbank cheaper to buy in?
Ermington has the lower median house price at $1,930,000, roughly 22% below Meadowbank ($2,467,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ermington or Meadowbank?
Over the past 12 months, Meadowbank grew 0% vs -1% in Ermington, a gap of 1.0 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 Ermington or Meadowbank have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meadowbank scores 1095 vs 1073 in Ermington. 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, Ermington or Meadowbank?
Meadowbank scores 38/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Ermington or Meadowbank?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.19% in Ermington vs 1.79% in Meadowbank. 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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