Franklin vs Gungahlin.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $985,000 and $996,000. Franklin edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Franklin (median $985,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Gungahlin ($996,000).
Gungahlin scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Franklin (1083) sits above Gungahlin (1081).
For buyers
Franklin is the lower entry point at $985,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Franklin offers the higher gross rental yield (2.43% vs 2.35%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Franklin edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1081).
Common questions
Is Franklin or Gungahlin cheaper to buy in?
Franklin has the lower median house price at $985,000, roughly 1% below Gungahlin ($996,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Franklin or Gungahlin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Franklin scores 1083 vs 1081 in Gungahlin. 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, Franklin or Gungahlin?
Gungahlin scores 98/100 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, Franklin or Gungahlin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.43% in Franklin vs 2.35% in Gungahlin. 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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