Horsley vs Dapto.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $900,000 and $829,000. Dapto edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Dapto (median $829,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Horsley ($900,000). Over the past year, Dapto (+4.3%) ran 1.4 percentage points ahead of Horsley (+2.9%) on house-price growth.
Dapto scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Horsley (980) sits above Dapto (974).
For buyers
Dapto is the lower entry point at $829,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dapto carries both higher gross yield (4.39% vs 4.04%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Horsley edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 974). Horsley also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Horsley or Dapto cheaper to buy in?
Dapto has the lower median house price at $829,000, roughly 9% below Horsley ($900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Horsley or Dapto?
Over the past 12 months, Dapto grew +4.3% vs +2.9% in Horsley, a gap of 1.4 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 Horsley or Dapto have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Horsley scores 980 vs 974 in Dapto. 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, Horsley or Dapto?
Dapto scores 26/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Horsley or Dapto?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.39% in Dapto vs 4.04% in Horsley. 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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