Gillieston Heights vs Cliftleigh.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $780,000 and $775,000. Gillieston Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cliftleigh (median $775,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Gillieston Heights ($780,000). Over the past year, Gillieston Heights (+11.4%) ran 4.5 percentage points ahead of Cliftleigh (+6.9%) on house-price growth.
Gillieston Heights scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gillieston Heights (985) sits above Cliftleigh (980).
For buyers
Cliftleigh is the lower entry point at $775,000 median, 1% 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: Cliftleigh delivers the better gross yield (4.36% vs 4.33%), but Gillieston Heights 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
Gillieston Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 980).
Common questions
Is Gillieston Heights or Cliftleigh cheaper to buy in?
Cliftleigh has the lower median house price at $775,000, roughly 1% below Gillieston Heights ($780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Gillieston Heights or Cliftleigh?
Over the past 12 months, Gillieston Heights grew +11.4% vs +6.9% in Cliftleigh, a gap of 4.5 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 Gillieston Heights or Cliftleigh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gillieston Heights scores 985 vs 980 in Cliftleigh. 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, Gillieston Heights or Cliftleigh?
Gillieston Heights scores 14/100 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, Gillieston Heights or Cliftleigh?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.36% in Cliftleigh vs 4.33% in Gillieston Heights. 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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