Marayong vs Blacktown.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,150,000 and $1,110,000.
Blacktown (median $1,110,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Marayong ($1,150,000). Over the past year, Marayong (+11.7%) ran 3.5 percentage points ahead of Blacktown (+8.2%) on house-price growth.
Blacktown scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marayong (1023) sits above Blacktown (1010).
For buyers
Blacktown is the lower entry point at $1,110,000 median, 4% 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: Blacktown delivers the better gross yield (3.05% vs 2.94%), but Marayong 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
Marayong edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1010).
Common questions
Is Marayong or Blacktown cheaper to buy in?
Blacktown has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 4% below Marayong ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Marayong or Blacktown?
Over the past 12 months, Marayong grew +11.7% vs +8.2% in Blacktown, a gap of 3.5 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 Marayong or Blacktown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marayong scores 1023 vs 1010 in Blacktown. 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, Marayong or Blacktown?
Blacktown scores 100/100 on walkability vs 36/100. 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, Marayong or Blacktown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.05% in Blacktown vs 2.94% in Marayong. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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