Griffith vs Yoogali
Griffith (median $595,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Yoogali ($710,000). Over the past year, Yoogali (+7.6%) ran 5.8 percentage points ahead of Griffith (+1.8%) on house-price growth.
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Griffith and Yoogali side by side
| Measure | Griffith | Yoogali |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $595,500 | $710,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $237,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.8% | +7.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $525/wk | $525/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 5 |
| Population | 19,505 | 1,334 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 380 mm | 393 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.8°C | 33.8°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
Griffith scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yoogali (946) sits above Griffith (940). Yoogali skews owner-occupied (81%), Griffith runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
- For buyers
- Griffith is the lower entry point at $595,500 median, 16% 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: Griffith delivers the better gross yield (4.58% vs 3.85%), but Yoogali 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
- Yoogali edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 940). Yoogali also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Griffith vs Yoogali: common questions
Is Griffith or Yoogali cheaper to buy in?
Griffith has the lower median house price at $595,500, roughly 16% below Yoogali ($710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Griffith or Yoogali?
Over the past 12 months, Yoogali grew +7.6% vs +1.8% in Griffith, a gap of 5.8 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 Griffith or Yoogali have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yoogali scores 946 vs 940 in Griffith. 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, Griffith or Yoogali?
Griffith scores 100/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Griffith or Yoogali?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.58% in Griffith vs 3.85% in Yoogali. 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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