Mckellars Park vs Lithgow
Lithgow (median $530,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Mckellars Park ($567,000).
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| Measure | Mckellars Park | Lithgow |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $567,000 | $530,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $395,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +6.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 210 | 4,956 |
| Median age | 39 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 808 mm | 793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 26.0°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
Lithgow scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lithgow (942) sits above Mckellars Park (937). Mckellars Park skews owner-occupied (73%), Lithgow runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Lithgow is the lower entry point at $530,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lithgow offers the higher gross rental yield (4.71% vs 4.40%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Lithgow edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 937). Mckellars Park also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mckellars Park vs Lithgow: common questions
Is Mckellars Park or Lithgow cheaper to buy in?
Lithgow has the lower median house price at $530,000, roughly 7% below Mckellars Park ($567,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mckellars Park or Lithgow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lithgow scores 942 vs 937 in Mckellars 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, Mckellars Park or Lithgow?
Lithgow scores 100/100 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, Mckellars Park or Lithgow?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.71% in Lithgow vs 4.40% in Mckellars Park. 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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