Ilarwill vs Ashby
Ilarwill (median $650,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Ashby ($850,000).
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Ilarwill and Ashby side by side
| Measure | Ilarwill | Ashby |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $650,000 | $850,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -2.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 2.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 20 |
| Population | 233 | 316 |
| Median age | 52 | 61 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1212 mm | 1212 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashby (963) sits above Ilarwill (961). Ashby skews owner-occupied (95%), Ilarwill runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
- For buyers
- Ilarwill is the lower entry point at $650,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ilarwill offers the higher gross rental yield (4.96% vs 3.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ashby edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 961).
Ilarwill vs Ashby: common questions
Is Ilarwill or Ashby cheaper to buy in?
Ilarwill has the lower median house price at $650,000, roughly 24% below Ashby ($850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ilarwill or Ashby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashby scores 963 vs 961 in Ilarwill. 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, Ilarwill or Ashby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.96% in Ilarwill vs 3.79% in Ashby. 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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