Lyndhurst vs Mandurama.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $590,000 and $290,000. Mandurama edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mandurama (median $290,000) is roughly 103% cheaper to buy into than Lyndhurst ($590,000). Over the past year, Mandurama (0%) ran 1.7 percentage points ahead of Lyndhurst (-1.7%) on house-price growth.
Lyndhurst scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
For buyers
Mandurama is the lower entry point at $290,000 median, 103% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Mandurama has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Common questions
Is Lyndhurst or Mandurama cheaper to buy in?
Mandurama has the lower median house price at $290,000, roughly 103% below Lyndhurst ($590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lyndhurst or Mandurama?
Over the past 12 months, Mandurama grew 0% vs -1.7% in Lyndhurst, a gap of 1.7 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.
Which is more walkable, Lyndhurst or Mandurama?
Lyndhurst scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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