Llangothlin vs Falconer.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,160,000 and $665,000. Falconer edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Falconer (median $665,000) is roughly 375% cheaper to buy into than Llangothlin ($3,160,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Falconer (955) sits above Llangothlin (944).
For buyers
Falconer is the lower entry point at $665,000 median, 375% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Falconer offers the higher gross rental yield (1.95% vs 0.41%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Falconer edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 944). Falconer also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Llangothlin or Falconer cheaper to buy in?
Falconer has the lower median house price at $665,000, roughly 375% below Llangothlin ($3,160,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Llangothlin or Falconer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Falconer scores 955 vs 944 in Llangothlin. 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, Llangothlin or Falconer?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.95% in Falconer vs 0.41% in Llangothlin. 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
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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