Maraylya vs Pitt Town
Pitt Town (median $1,780,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Maraylya ($2,020,000). Over the past year, Pitt Town (-3.8%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Maraylya (-8.2%) on house-price growth.
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Maraylya and Pitt Town side by side
| Measure | Maraylya | Pitt Town |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,020,000 | $1,780,000 |
| Median unit | $446,400 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -8.2% | -3.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 14 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 1,281 | 3,871 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 745 mm | 710 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.3°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
Pitt Town scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maraylya (1033) sits above Pitt Town (997). Pitt Town skews owner-occupied (89%), Maraylya runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
- For buyers
- Pitt Town is the lower entry point at $1,780,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Maraylya delivers the better gross yield (2.19% vs 2.10%), but Pitt Town has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Maraylya edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 997).
Maraylya vs Pitt Town: common questions
Is Maraylya or Pitt Town cheaper to buy in?
Pitt Town has the lower median house price at $1,780,000, roughly 12% below Maraylya ($2,020,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Maraylya or Pitt Town?
Over the past 12 months, Pitt Town grew -3.8% vs -8.2% in Maraylya, a gap of 4.4 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 Maraylya or Pitt Town have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maraylya scores 1033 vs 997 in Pitt Town. 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, Maraylya or Pitt Town?
Pitt Town scores 14/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Maraylya or Pitt Town?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.19% in Maraylya vs 2.10% in Pitt Town. 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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