Illawong vs Peakhurst Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,915,000 and $1,712,500.
Peakhurst Heights (median $1,712,500) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Illawong ($1,915,000). Over the past year, Illawong (+7%) ran 11.4 percentage points ahead of Peakhurst Heights (-4.4%) on house-price growth.
Peakhurst Heights scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Illawong (1079) sits above Peakhurst Heights (1068).
For buyers
Peakhurst Heights is the lower entry point at $1,712,500 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Illawong carries both higher gross yield (2.72% vs 2.58%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Illawong edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1068).
Common questions
Is Illawong or Peakhurst Heights cheaper to buy in?
Peakhurst Heights has the lower median house price at $1,712,500, roughly 12% below Illawong ($1,915,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Illawong or Peakhurst Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Illawong grew +7% vs -4.4% in Peakhurst Heights, a gap of 11.4 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 Illawong or Peakhurst Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Illawong scores 1079 vs 1068 in Peakhurst Heights. 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, Illawong or Peakhurst Heights?
Peakhurst Heights scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Illawong or Peakhurst Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.72% in Illawong vs 2.58% in Peakhurst Heights. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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