Greenwith vs Salisbury Heights
Greenwith (median $1,000,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Salisbury Heights ($1,010,000). Over the past year, Salisbury Heights (+18.1%) ran 1.4 percentage points ahead of Greenwith (+16.7%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Greenwith | Salisbury Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,000,000 | $1,010,000 |
| Median unit | $259,200 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.7% | +18.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $635/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1016 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,103 | 4,488 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 552 mm | 552 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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
Greenwith scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Greenwith (1016) sits above Salisbury Heights (986).
- For buyers
- Greenwith is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 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: Greenwith delivers the better gross yield (3.30% vs 3.30%), but Salisbury 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
- Greenwith edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 986).
Greenwith vs Salisbury Heights: common questions
Is Greenwith or Salisbury Heights cheaper to buy in?
Greenwith has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 1% below Salisbury Heights ($1,010,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Greenwith or Salisbury Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Salisbury Heights grew +18.1% vs +16.7% in Greenwith, a gap of 1.4 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 Greenwith or Salisbury Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Greenwith scores 1016 vs 986 in Salisbury Heights. 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, Greenwith or Salisbury Heights?
Greenwith scores 10/100 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, Greenwith or Salisbury Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.30% in Greenwith vs 3.30% in Salisbury 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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