Macarthur vs Fadden
Macarthur (median $940,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Fadden ($1,097,500).
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Macarthur and Fadden side by side
| Measure | Macarthur | Fadden |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $1,097,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $462/wk | $462/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $620/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 0 |
| Transit score | 20 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,405 | 3,006 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 629 mm | 648 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.8°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
Macarthur scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fadden (1043) sits above Macarthur (1038).
- For buyers
- Macarthur is the lower entry point at $940,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Macarthur offers the higher gross rental yield (2.56% vs 2.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fadden edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1038).
Macarthur vs Fadden: common questions
Is Macarthur or Fadden cheaper to buy in?
Macarthur has the lower median house price at $940,000, roughly 14% below Fadden ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Macarthur or Fadden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fadden scores 1043 vs 1038 in Macarthur. 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, Macarthur or Fadden?
Macarthur scores 26/100 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, Macarthur or Fadden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.56% in Macarthur vs 2.19% in Fadden. 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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