Loftus vs Sutherland.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,555,000 and $850,000. Sutherland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Sutherland (median $850,000) is roughly 83% cheaper to buy into than Loftus ($1,555,000). Over the past year, Sutherland (+8.8%) ran 5.1 percentage points ahead of Loftus (+3.7%) on house-price growth.
Sutherland scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 80/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Loftus (1074) sits above Sutherland (1071). Loftus skews owner-occupied (87%), Sutherland runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
For buyers
Sutherland is the lower entry point at $850,000 median, 83% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Sutherland carries both higher gross yield (2.81% vs 1.54%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Loftus edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1071). Loftus also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Loftus or Sutherland cheaper to buy in?
Sutherland has the lower median house price at $850,000, roughly 83% below Loftus ($1,555,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Loftus or Sutherland?
Over the past 12 months, Sutherland grew +8.8% vs +3.7% in Loftus, a gap of 5.1 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 Loftus or Sutherland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Loftus scores 1074 vs 1071 in Sutherland. 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, Loftus or Sutherland?
Sutherland scores 80/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Loftus or Sutherland?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.81% in Sutherland vs 1.54% in Loftus. 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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