Londonderry vs Grantham Farm.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,900,000 and $1,079,000. Londonderry edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Grantham Farm (median $1,079,000) is roughly 76% cheaper to buy into than Londonderry ($1,900,000). Over the past year, Londonderry (0%) ran 2.8 percentage points ahead of Grantham Farm (-2.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Londonderry (994) sits above Grantham Farm (982).
For buyers
Grantham Farm is the lower entry point at $1,079,000 median, 76% 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: Grantham Farm delivers the better gross yield (4.10% vs 1.86%), but Londonderry 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
Londonderry edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 982).
Common questions
Is Londonderry or Grantham Farm cheaper to buy in?
Grantham Farm has the lower median house price at $1,079,000, roughly 76% below Londonderry ($1,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Londonderry or Grantham Farm?
Over the past 12 months, Londonderry grew 0% vs -2.8% in Grantham Farm, a gap of 2.8 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 Londonderry or Grantham Farm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Londonderry scores 994 vs 982 in Grantham Farm. 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, Londonderry or Grantham Farm?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.10% in Grantham Farm vs 1.86% in Londonderry. 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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