Largs North vs Largs Bay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $946,000 and $1,070,000. Largs North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Largs North (median $946,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Largs Bay ($1,070,000). Over the past year, Largs North (+12.3%) ran 12.3 percentage points ahead of Largs Bay (0%) on house-price growth.
For buyers
Largs North is the lower entry point at $946,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Largs North carries both higher gross yield (3.57% vs 3.16%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Common questions
Is Largs North or Largs Bay cheaper to buy in?
Largs North has the lower median house price at $946,000, roughly 12% below Largs Bay ($1,070,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Largs North or Largs Bay?
Over the past 12 months, Largs North grew +12.3% vs 0% in Largs Bay, a gap of 12.3 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Largs North or Largs Bay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.57% in Largs North vs 3.16% 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.
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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