Ettamogah vs Lavington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,170,000 and $585,000. Lavington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lavington (median $585,000) is roughly 100% cheaper to buy into than Ettamogah ($1,170,000). Over the past year, Lavington (+17.2%) ran 17.2 percentage points ahead of Ettamogah (0%) on house-price growth.
Lavington scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ettamogah (993) sits above Lavington (972). Ettamogah skews owner-occupied (85%), Lavington runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
For buyers
Lavington is the lower entry point at $585,000 median, 100% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lavington carries both higher gross yield (4.62% vs 2.41%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Ettamogah edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 972). Ettamogah also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Ettamogah or Lavington cheaper to buy in?
Lavington has the lower median house price at $585,000, roughly 100% below Ettamogah ($1,170,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ettamogah or Lavington?
Over the past 12 months, Lavington grew +17.2% vs 0% in Ettamogah, a gap of 17.2 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 Ettamogah or Lavington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ettamogah scores 993 vs 972 in Lavington. 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, Ettamogah or Lavington?
Lavington scores 72/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Ettamogah or Lavington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.62% in Lavington vs 2.41% in Ettamogah. 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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