Macarthur vs Gilmore
Gilmore (median $845,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Macarthur ($940,000).
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Macarthur and Gilmore side by side
| Measure | Macarthur | Gilmore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $845,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $710,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $462/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 26 |
| Transit score | 20 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,405 | 2,706 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 629 mm | 629 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.6°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gilmore (1039) sits above Macarthur (1038). Macarthur skews owner-occupied (89%), Gilmore runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Gilmore is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Gilmore offers the higher gross rental yield (2.65% vs 2.56%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Gilmore edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1038).
Macarthur vs Gilmore: common questions
Is Macarthur or Gilmore cheaper to buy in?
Gilmore has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 10% below Macarthur ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Macarthur or Gilmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gilmore scores 1039 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Macarthur or Gilmore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in Gilmore vs 2.56% in Macarthur. 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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