Holsworthy vs Milperra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,210,000 and $1,416,000. Holsworthy edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Holsworthy (median $1,210,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Milperra ($1,416,000). Over the past year, Milperra (+8.5%) ran 9.4 percentage points ahead of Holsworthy (-0.9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holsworthy (1036) sits above Milperra (1033). Milperra skews owner-occupied (87%), Holsworthy runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
For buyers
Holsworthy is the lower entry point at $1,210,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Milperra carries both higher gross yield (3.67% vs 3.65%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Holsworthy edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1033).
Common questions
Is Holsworthy or Milperra cheaper to buy in?
Holsworthy has the lower median house price at $1,210,000, roughly 15% below Milperra ($1,416,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Holsworthy or Milperra?
Over the past 12 months, Milperra grew +8.5% vs -0.9% in Holsworthy, a gap of 9.4 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 Holsworthy or Milperra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holsworthy scores 1036 vs 1033 in Milperra. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Holsworthy or Milperra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.67% in Milperra vs 3.65% in Holsworthy. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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