Lugarno vs Alfords Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,780,200 and $1,950,000. Lugarno edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lugarno (median $1,780,200) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Alfords Point ($1,950,000). Over the past year, Alfords Point (+5.4%) ran 9.2 percentage points ahead of Lugarno (-3.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lugarno (1073) sits above Alfords Point (1059).
For buyers
Lugarno is the lower entry point at $1,780,200 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Alfords Point carries both higher gross yield (2.67% vs 2.48%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Lugarno edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1059).
Common questions
Is Lugarno or Alfords Point cheaper to buy in?
Lugarno has the lower median house price at $1,780,200, roughly 9% below Alfords Point ($1,950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lugarno or Alfords Point?
Over the past 12 months, Alfords Point grew +5.4% vs -3.8% in Lugarno, a gap of 9.2 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 Lugarno or Alfords Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lugarno scores 1073 vs 1059 in Alfords Point. 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, Lugarno or Alfords Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.67% in Alfords Point vs 2.48% in Lugarno. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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