Milroy vs Mullaley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,900,000 and $190,000.
Mullaley (median $190,000) is roughly 1953% cheaper to buy into than Milroy ($3,900,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Milroy (906) sits above Mullaley (890).
For buyers
Mullaley is the lower entry point at $190,000 median, 1953% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Mullaley offers the higher gross rental yield (5.47% vs 0.40%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Milroy edges out on average school ICSEA (906 vs 890).
Common questions
Is Milroy or Mullaley cheaper to buy in?
Mullaley has the lower median house price at $190,000, roughly 1953% below Milroy ($3,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Milroy or Mullaley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Milroy scores 906 vs 890 in Mullaley. 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, Milroy or Mullaley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.47% in Mullaley vs 0.40% in Milroy. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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