Mawson vs Phillip.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,090,000 and $396,000. Phillip edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Phillip (median $396,000) is roughly 175% cheaper to buy into than Mawson ($1,090,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Phillip (1108) sits above Mawson (1094). Mawson skews owner-occupied (63%), Phillip runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
For buyers
Phillip is the lower entry point at $396,000 median, 175% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Phillip offers the higher gross rental yield (5.65% vs 2.10%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Phillip edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1094). Mawson also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Mawson or Phillip cheaper to buy in?
Phillip has the lower median house price at $396,000, roughly 175% below Mawson ($1,090,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mawson or Phillip have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Phillip scores 1108 vs 1094 in Mawson. 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, Mawson or Phillip?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.65% in Phillip vs 2.10% in Mawson. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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