Maryland vs Minmi.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $851,000 and $525,000. Minmi edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Minmi (median $525,000) is roughly 62% cheaper to buy into than Maryland ($851,000). Over the past year, Maryland (+8.3%) ran 8.3 percentage points ahead of Minmi (0%) on house-price growth.
Minmi scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Minmi (997) sits above Maryland (996).
For buyers
Minmi is the lower entry point at $525,000 median, 62% 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: Minmi delivers the better gross yield (6.93% vs 4.28%), but Maryland 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
Minmi edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 996).
Common questions
Is Maryland or Minmi cheaper to buy in?
Minmi has the lower median house price at $525,000, roughly 62% below Maryland ($851,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Maryland or Minmi?
Over the past 12 months, Maryland grew +8.3% vs 0% in Minmi, a gap of 8.3 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 Minmi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Minmi scores 997 vs 996 in Maryland. 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 Minmi?
Minmi scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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 Minmi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.93% in Minmi vs 4.28% in Maryland. 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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