Loftus vs Woronora
Loftus (median $1,575,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Woronora ($1,735,000). Over the past year, Woronora (+8.8%) ran 7.8 percentage points ahead of Loftus (+1%) on house-price growth.
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Loftus and Woronora side by side
| Measure | Loftus | Woronora |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,575,000 | $1,735,000 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.0% | +8.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1000/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1074 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 12 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,190 | 2,043 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1008 mm | 1008 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woronora (1077) sits above Loftus (1074).
- For buyers
- Loftus is the lower entry point at $1,575,000 median, 9% 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: Loftus delivers the better gross yield (3.30% vs 3.00%), but Woronora 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
- Woronora edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1074).
Loftus vs Woronora: common questions
Is Loftus or Woronora cheaper to buy in?
Loftus has the lower median house price at $1,575,000, roughly 9% below Woronora ($1,735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Loftus or Woronora?
Over the past 12 months, Woronora grew +8.8% vs +1% in Loftus, a gap of 7.8 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 Woronora have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woronora scores 1077 vs 1074 in Loftus. 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, Loftus or Woronora?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.30% in Loftus vs 3.00% in Woronora. 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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