Holgate vs Lisarow
Lisarow (median $1,210,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Holgate ($2,280,000). Over the past year, Holgate (+9.9%) ran 6.5 percentage points ahead of Lisarow (+3.4%) on house-price growth.
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Holgate and Lisarow side by side
| Measure | Holgate | Lisarow |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,280,000 | $1,210,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.9% | +3.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $693/wk | $693/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1040 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 1,023 | 5,299 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1288 mm | 1288 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.2°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
Lisarow scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holgate (1040) sits above Lisarow (1023). Holgate skews owner-occupied (95%), Lisarow runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
- For buyers
- Lisarow is the lower entry point at $1,210,000 median, 47% 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: Lisarow delivers the better gross yield (2.98% vs 1.58%), but Holgate 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
- Holgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1023).
Holgate vs Lisarow: common questions
Is Holgate or Lisarow cheaper to buy in?
Lisarow has the lower median house price at $1,210,000, roughly 47% below Holgate ($2,280,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Holgate or Lisarow?
Over the past 12 months, Holgate grew +9.9% vs +3.4% in Lisarow, a gap of 6.5 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 Holgate or Lisarow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holgate scores 1040 vs 1023 in Lisarow. 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, Holgate or Lisarow?
Lisarow scores 18/100 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, Holgate or Lisarow?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.98% in Lisarow vs 1.58% in Holgate. 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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