Liverpool vs Cartwright.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,060,000 and $1,000,000. Cartwright edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cartwright (median $1,000,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Liverpool ($1,060,000). Over the past year, Cartwright (+20.5%) ran 11.5 percentage points ahead of Liverpool (+9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Liverpool (951) sits above Cartwright (934).
For buyers
Cartwright is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 6% 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: Liverpool delivers the better gross yield (3.63% vs 3.38%), but Cartwright 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
Liverpool edges out on average school ICSEA (951 vs 934).
Common questions
Is Liverpool or Cartwright cheaper to buy in?
Cartwright has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 6% below Liverpool ($1,060,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Liverpool or Cartwright?
Over the past 12 months, Cartwright grew +20.5% vs +9% in Liverpool, a gap of 11.5 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 Liverpool or Cartwright have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Liverpool scores 951 vs 934 in Cartwright. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Liverpool or Cartwright?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Liverpool vs 3.38% in Cartwright. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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