Greenacre vs Belfield
Greenacre (median $1,572,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Belfield ($2,017,500). Over the past year, Greenacre (+12.3%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of Belfield (+8.6%) on house-price growth.
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Greenacre and Belfield side by side
| Measure | Greenacre | Belfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,572,500 | $2,017,500 |
| Median unit | $364,320 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.3% | +8.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 26,314 | 6,555 |
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 929 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Greenacre scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belfield (1023) sits above Greenacre (1005).
- For buyers
- Greenacre is the lower entry point at $1,572,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Greenacre carries both higher gross yield (2.98% vs 2.32%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Belfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1005).
Greenacre vs Belfield: common questions
Is Greenacre or Belfield cheaper to buy in?
Greenacre has the lower median house price at $1,572,500, roughly 22% below Belfield ($2,017,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Greenacre or Belfield?
Over the past 12 months, Greenacre grew +12.3% vs +8.6% in Belfield, a gap of 3.7 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 Greenacre or Belfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belfield scores 1023 vs 1005 in Greenacre. 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, Greenacre or Belfield?
Greenacre scores 70/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Greenacre or Belfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.98% in Greenacre vs 2.32% in Belfield. 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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