Lisarow vs Ourimbah.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,210,000 and $1,155,000. Ourimbah edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ourimbah (median $1,155,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Lisarow ($1,210,000). Over the past year, Ourimbah (+8.7%) ran 5.3 percentage points ahead of Lisarow (+3.4%) on house-price growth.
Ourimbah scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lisarow (1023) sits above Ourimbah (1003).
For buyers
Ourimbah is the lower entry point at $1,155,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ourimbah carries both higher gross yield (3.07% 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 1003).
Common questions
Is Lisarow or Ourimbah cheaper to buy in?
Ourimbah has the lower median house price at $1,155,000, roughly 5% 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 Ourimbah?
Over the past 12 months, Ourimbah grew +8.7% vs +3.4% in Lisarow, a gap of 5.3 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.
Does Lisarow or Ourimbah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lisarow scores 1023 vs 1003 in Ourimbah. 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 Ourimbah?
Ourimbah scores 36/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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 Ourimbah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.07% in Ourimbah 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.
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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