Lugarno vs Peakhurst
Peakhurst (median $1,655,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Lugarno ($1,780,200). Over the past year, Peakhurst (+1.4%) ran 5.2 percentage points ahead of Lugarno (-3.8%) on house-price growth.
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Lugarno and Peakhurst side by side
| Measure | Lugarno | Peakhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,780,200 | $1,655,000 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -3.8% | +1.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1073 | 1052 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,869 | 12,079 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 927 mm | 889 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.3°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
Lugarno scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lugarno (1073) sits above Peakhurst (1052). Lugarno skews owner-occupied (90%), Peakhurst runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Peakhurst is the lower entry point at $1,655,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Peakhurst 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 1052). Lugarno also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lugarno vs Peakhurst: common questions
Is Lugarno or Peakhurst cheaper to buy in?
Peakhurst has the lower median house price at $1,655,000, roughly 7% below Lugarno ($1,780,200). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lugarno or Peakhurst?
Over the past 12 months, Peakhurst grew +1.4% vs -3.8% in Lugarno, a gap of 5.2 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 Peakhurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lugarno scores 1073 vs 1052 in Peakhurst. 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, Lugarno or Peakhurst?
Lugarno scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Lugarno or Peakhurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.67% in Peakhurst 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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