Markwell vs Warranulla.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $929,000 and $841,000. Warranulla edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Warranulla (median $841,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Markwell ($929,000). Over the past year, Warranulla (0%) ran 11.5 percentage points ahead of Markwell (-11.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warranulla (954) sits above Markwell (944).
For buyers
Warranulla is the lower entry point at $841,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Warranulla carries both higher gross yield (1.85% vs 1.68%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Warranulla edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 944). Markwell also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Markwell or Warranulla cheaper to buy in?
Warranulla has the lower median house price at $841,000, roughly 10% below Markwell ($929,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Markwell or Warranulla?
Over the past 12 months, Warranulla grew 0% vs -11.5% in Markwell, a gap of 11.5 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 Markwell or Warranulla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warranulla scores 954 vs 944 in Markwell. 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, Markwell or Warranulla?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.85% in Warranulla vs 1.68% in Markwell. 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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