Maryland vs Fletcher.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $851,000 and $977,500. Maryland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Maryland (median $851,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Fletcher ($977,500). Over the past year, Fletcher (+9.8%) ran 1.5 percentage points ahead of Maryland (+8.3%) on house-price growth.
Maryland scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maryland (996) sits above Fletcher (986).
For buyers
Maryland is the lower entry point at $851,000 median, 13% 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: Maryland delivers the better gross yield (4.28% vs 3.72%), but Fletcher 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
Maryland edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 986).
Common questions
Is Maryland or Fletcher cheaper to buy in?
Maryland has the lower median house price at $851,000, roughly 13% below Fletcher ($977,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Maryland or Fletcher?
Over the past 12 months, Fletcher grew +9.8% vs +8.3% in Maryland, a gap of 1.5 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 Maryland or Fletcher have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maryland scores 996 vs 986 in Fletcher. 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, Maryland or Fletcher?
Maryland scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Maryland or Fletcher?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.28% in Maryland vs 3.72% in Fletcher. 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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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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