Millthorpe vs Guyong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $723,333 and $1,142,500. Millthorpe edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Millthorpe (median $723,333) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Guyong ($1,142,500). Over the past year, Guyong (-9.1%) ran 7.8 percentage points ahead of Millthorpe (-16.9%) on house-price growth.
Millthorpe scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Millthorpe (954) sits above Guyong (949).
For buyers
Millthorpe is the lower entry point at $723,333 median, 37% 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: Millthorpe delivers the better gross yield (2.30% vs 1.46%), but Guyong 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
Millthorpe edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 949).
Common questions
Is Millthorpe or Guyong cheaper to buy in?
Millthorpe has the lower median house price at $723,333, roughly 37% below Guyong ($1,142,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Millthorpe or Guyong?
Over the past 12 months, Guyong grew -9.1% vs -16.9% in Millthorpe, a gap of 7.8 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 Millthorpe or Guyong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Millthorpe scores 954 vs 949 in Guyong. 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, Millthorpe or Guyong?
Millthorpe scores 22/100 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, Millthorpe or Guyong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.30% in Millthorpe vs 1.46% in Guyong. 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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