Mansfield Park vs Ottoway.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $813,750 and $860,000. Mansfield Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mansfield Park (median $813,750) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Ottoway ($860,000). Over the past year, Ottoway (+5.1%) ran 1.1 percentage points ahead of Mansfield Park (+4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mansfield Park (994) sits above Ottoway (993).
For buyers
Mansfield Park is the lower entry point at $813,750 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ottoway carries both higher gross yield (3.70% vs 3.51%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Mansfield Park edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 993).
Common questions
Is Mansfield Park or Ottoway cheaper to buy in?
Mansfield Park has the lower median house price at $813,750, roughly 5% below Ottoway ($860,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mansfield Park or Ottoway?
Over the past 12 months, Ottoway grew +5.1% vs +4% in Mansfield Park, a gap of 1.1 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 Mansfield Park or Ottoway have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mansfield Park scores 994 vs 993 in Ottoway. 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, Mansfield Park or Ottoway?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.70% in Ottoway vs 3.51% in Mansfield Park. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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