Mcmahons Point vs Waverton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,700,000 and $6,220,000. Mcmahons Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mcmahons Point (median $3,700,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Waverton ($6,220,000). Over the past year, Waverton (0%) ran 0.3 percentage points ahead of Mcmahons Point (-0.3%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mcmahons Point (1173) sits above Waverton (1165).
For buyers
Mcmahons Point is the lower entry point at $3,700,000 median, 41% 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: Mcmahons Point delivers the better gross yield (1.84% vs 1.10%), but Waverton 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
Mcmahons Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1173 vs 1165).
Common questions
Is Mcmahons Point or Waverton cheaper to buy in?
Mcmahons Point has the lower median house price at $3,700,000, roughly 41% below Waverton ($6,220,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mcmahons Point or Waverton?
Over the past 12 months, Waverton grew 0% vs -0.3% in Mcmahons Point, a gap of 0.3 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 Mcmahons Point or Waverton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mcmahons Point scores 1173 vs 1165 in Waverton. 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, Mcmahons Point or Waverton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.84% in Mcmahons Point vs 1.10% in Waverton. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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