Lisarow vs Narara
Narara (median $992,500) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Lisarow ($1,210,000). Over the past year, Narara (+10%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of Lisarow (+3.4%) on house-price growth.
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Lisarow and Narara side by side
| Measure | Lisarow | Narara |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,210,000 | $992,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $635,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.4% | +10.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $693/wk | $693/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 5,299 | 8,471 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1288 mm | 1284 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.7°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
Lisarow scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lisarow (1023) sits above Narara (1002).
- For buyers
- Narara is the lower entry point at $992,500 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Narara carries both higher gross yield (3.63% vs 2.98%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Lisarow edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1002).
Lisarow vs Narara: common questions
Is Lisarow or Narara cheaper to buy in?
Narara has the lower median house price at $992,500, roughly 18% below Lisarow ($1,210,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lisarow or Narara?
Over the past 12 months, Narara grew +10% vs +3.4% in Lisarow, a gap of 6.6 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 Lisarow or Narara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lisarow scores 1023 vs 1002 in Narara. 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, Lisarow or Narara?
Lisarow scores 18/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Lisarow or Narara?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Narara vs 2.98% in Lisarow. 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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