Larrakeyah vs Stuart Park
Stuart Park (median $820,000) is roughly 54% cheaper to buy into than Larrakeyah ($1,775,000).
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Larrakeyah and Stuart Park side by side
| Measure | Larrakeyah | Stuart Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,775,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $422,500 | $382,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $395/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 32.0% | 41.0% |
| Renter occupied | 65.0% | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,943 | 4,101 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1747 mm | 1737 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
Stuart Park scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Larrakeyah (1011) sits above Stuart Park (1001).
- For buyers
- Stuart Park is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 54% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Stuart Park offers the higher gross rental yield (2.54% vs 1.17%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Larrakeyah edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1001).
Larrakeyah vs Stuart Park: common questions
Is Larrakeyah or Stuart Park cheaper to buy in?
Stuart Park has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 54% below Larrakeyah ($1,775,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Larrakeyah or Stuart Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Larrakeyah scores 1011 vs 1001 in Stuart Park. 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, Larrakeyah or Stuart Park?
Stuart Park scores 34/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Larrakeyah or Stuart Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.54% in Stuart Park vs 1.17% in Larrakeyah. 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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