Guyong vs Lucknow.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,142,500 and $715,000. Lucknow edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lucknow (median $715,000) is roughly 60% cheaper to buy into than Guyong ($1,142,500). Over the past year, Lucknow (0%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Guyong (-9.1%) on house-price growth.
Lucknow scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Guyong (949) sits above Lucknow (942).
For buyers
Lucknow is the lower entry point at $715,000 median, 60% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lucknow carries both higher gross yield (2.40% vs 1.46%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Guyong edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 942). Lucknow also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Guyong or Lucknow cheaper to buy in?
Lucknow has the lower median house price at $715,000, roughly 60% below Guyong ($1,142,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Guyong or Lucknow?
Over the past 12 months, Lucknow grew 0% vs -9.1% in Guyong, a gap of 9.1 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 Guyong or Lucknow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Guyong scores 949 vs 942 in Lucknow. 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, Guyong or Lucknow?
Lucknow scores 8/100 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, Guyong or Lucknow?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.40% in Lucknow vs 1.46% in Guyong. 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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