Fadden vs Macarthur.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,097,500 and $940,000. Macarthur edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Macarthur (median $940,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Fadden ($1,097,500).
Macarthur scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fadden (1043) sits above Macarthur (1038).
For buyers
Macarthur is the lower entry point at $940,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Macarthur offers the higher gross rental yield (2.56% vs 2.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Fadden edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1038).
Common questions
Is Fadden or Macarthur cheaper to buy in?
Macarthur has the lower median house price at $940,000, roughly 17% below Fadden ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fadden or Macarthur have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fadden scores 1043 vs 1038 in Macarthur. 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, Fadden or Macarthur?
Macarthur scores 26/100 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, Fadden or Macarthur?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.56% in Macarthur vs 2.19% in Fadden. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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