Ilarwill vs Lawrence.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $650,000 and $575,000.
Lawrence (median $575,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Ilarwill ($650,000). Over the past year, Ilarwill (0%) ran 7.3 percentage points ahead of Lawrence (-7.3%) on house-price growth.
Lawrence scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ilarwill (961) sits above Lawrence (940).
For buyers
Lawrence is the lower entry point at $575,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ilarwill carries both higher gross yield (4.96% vs 4.70%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Ilarwill edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 940).
Common questions
Is Ilarwill or Lawrence cheaper to buy in?
Lawrence has the lower median house price at $575,000, roughly 13% below Ilarwill ($650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ilarwill or Lawrence?
Over the past 12 months, Ilarwill grew 0% vs -7.3% in Lawrence, a gap of 7.3 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 Ilarwill or Lawrence have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ilarwill scores 961 vs 940 in Lawrence. 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, Ilarwill or Lawrence?
Lawrence scores 2/100 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, Ilarwill or Lawrence?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.96% in Ilarwill vs 4.70% in Lawrence. 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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