Girraween vs Pemulwuy.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,501,000 and $1,380,000. Pemulwuy edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Pemulwuy (median $1,380,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Girraween ($1,501,000). Over the past year, Pemulwuy (+10.4%) ran 1.2 percentage points ahead of Girraween (+9.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Girraween (1054) sits above Pemulwuy (1046).
For buyers
Pemulwuy is the lower entry point at $1,380,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Pemulwuy carries both higher gross yield (2.88% vs 2.65%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Girraween edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1046).
Common questions
Is Girraween or Pemulwuy cheaper to buy in?
Pemulwuy has the lower median house price at $1,380,000, roughly 9% below Girraween ($1,501,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Girraween or Pemulwuy?
Over the past 12 months, Pemulwuy grew +10.4% vs +9.2% in Girraween, a gap of 1.2 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 Girraween or Pemulwuy have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Girraween scores 1054 vs 1046 in Pemulwuy. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Girraween or Pemulwuy?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.88% in Pemulwuy vs 2.65% in Girraween. 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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