Laurieton vs North Haven.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $800,000 and $817,500.
Laurieton (median $800,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than North Haven ($817,500). Over the past year, North Haven (+11.6%) ran 13.7 percentage points ahead of Laurieton (-2.1%) on house-price growth.
Laurieton scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Haven (994) sits above Laurieton (975).
For buyers
Laurieton is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Laurieton delivers the better gross yield (4.05% vs 3.96%), but North Haven has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
North Haven edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 975).
Common questions
Is Laurieton or North Haven cheaper to buy in?
Laurieton has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 2% below North Haven ($817,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Laurieton or North Haven?
Over the past 12 months, North Haven grew +11.6% vs -2.1% in Laurieton, a gap of 13.7 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 Laurieton or North Haven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Haven scores 994 vs 975 in Laurieton. 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, Laurieton or North Haven?
Laurieton scores 68/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Laurieton or North Haven?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.05% in Laurieton vs 3.96% in North Haven. 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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