Largs Bay vs Osborne
Osborne (median $895,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Largs Bay ($1,025,000). Over the past year, Osborne (+18.9%) ran 14.3 percentage points ahead of Largs Bay (+4.6%) on house-price growth.
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Largs Bay and Osborne side by side
| Measure | Largs Bay | Osborne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,025,000 | $895,000 |
| Median unit | $270,720 | $221,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.6% | +18.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $540/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $505/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 18 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 85 | 100 |
| Population | 4,104 | 1,951 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 390 mm | 390 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Osborne scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Largs Bay (991) sits above Osborne (988). Largs Bay skews owner-occupied (77%), Osborne runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Osborne is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Osborne carries both higher gross yield (3.72% vs 2.74%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Largs Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 988).
Largs Bay vs Osborne: common questions
Is Largs Bay or Osborne cheaper to buy in?
Osborne has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 13% below Largs Bay ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Largs Bay or Osborne?
Over the past 12 months, Osborne grew +18.9% vs +4.6% in Largs Bay, a gap of 14.3 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 Largs Bay or Osborne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Largs Bay scores 991 vs 988 in Osborne. 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, Largs Bay or Osborne?
Osborne scores 18/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Largs Bay or Osborne?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.72% in Osborne vs 2.74% in Largs Bay. 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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