Gungahlin vs Throsby.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $996,000 and $1,185,000. Gungahlin edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Gungahlin (median $996,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Throsby ($1,185,000).
Gungahlin scores higher on walkability (98/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Throsby (1085) sits above Gungahlin (1081). Throsby skews owner-occupied (77%), Gungahlin runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
For buyers
Gungahlin is the lower entry point at $996,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Gungahlin offers the higher gross rental yield (2.35% vs 2.11%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Throsby edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1081). Throsby also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Gungahlin or Throsby cheaper to buy in?
Gungahlin has the lower median house price at $996,000, roughly 16% below Throsby ($1,185,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gungahlin or Throsby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Throsby scores 1085 vs 1081 in Gungahlin. 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, Gungahlin or Throsby?
Gungahlin scores 98/100 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, Gungahlin or Throsby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.35% in Gungahlin vs 2.11% in Throsby. 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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