Lewisham vs Summer Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,150,000 and $2,468,000. Lewisham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lewisham (median $2,150,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Summer Hill ($2,468,000). Over the past year, Lewisham (+12%) ran 6.0 percentage points ahead of Summer Hill (+6%) on house-price growth.
Lewisham scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lewisham (1108) sits above Summer Hill (1107).
For buyers
Lewisham is the lower entry point at $2,150,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lewisham carries both higher gross yield (2.63% vs 1.88%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Lewisham edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1107).
Common questions
Is Lewisham or Summer Hill cheaper to buy in?
Lewisham has the lower median house price at $2,150,000, roughly 13% below Summer Hill ($2,468,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lewisham or Summer Hill?
Over the past 12 months, Lewisham grew +12% vs +6% in Summer Hill, a gap of 6.0 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 Lewisham or Summer Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lewisham scores 1108 vs 1107 in Summer Hill. 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, Lewisham or Summer Hill?
Lewisham scores 100/100 on walkability vs 48/100. 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, Lewisham or Summer Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.63% in Lewisham vs 1.88% in Summer Hill. 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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