Marino vs Trott Park
Trott Park (median $885,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Marino ($1,500,000). Over the past year, Trott Park (+14.3%) ran 12.9 percentage points ahead of Marino (+1.4%) on house-price growth.
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Marino and Trott Park side by side
| Measure | Marino | Trott Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,500,000 | $885,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $253,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.4% | +14.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,277 | 3,124 |
| Median age | 47 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 521 mm | 601 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.0°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
Trott Park scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marino (1053) sits above Trott Park (1031).
- For buyers
- Trott Park is the lower entry point at $885,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Trott Park carries both higher gross yield (3.53% vs 2.25%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Marino edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1031).
Marino vs Trott Park: common questions
Is Marino or Trott Park cheaper to buy in?
Trott Park has the lower median house price at $885,000, roughly 41% below Marino ($1,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Marino or Trott Park?
Over the past 12 months, Trott Park grew +14.3% vs +1.4% in Marino, a gap of 12.9 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 Marino or Trott Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marino scores 1053 vs 1031 in Trott Park. 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, Marino or Trott Park?
Trott Park scores 8/100 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, Marino or Trott Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.53% in Trott Park vs 2.25% in Marino. 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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