Minto vs Raby
Raby (median $981,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Minto ($1,030,000). Over the past year, Minto (+8.4%) ran 2.9 percentage points ahead of Raby (+5.5%) on house-price growth.
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Minto and Raby side by side
| Measure | Minto | Raby |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,030,000 | $981,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.4% | +5.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,940 | 5,943 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 722 mm | 698 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.4°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
Minto scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Minto (1003) sits above Raby (991). Raby skews owner-occupied (78%), Minto runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Raby is the lower entry point at $981,000 median, 5% 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: Raby delivers the better gross yield (3.45% vs 3.28%), but Minto 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
- Minto edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 991).
Minto vs Raby: common questions
Is Minto or Raby cheaper to buy in?
Raby has the lower median house price at $981,000, roughly 5% below Minto ($1,030,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Minto or Raby?
Over the past 12 months, Minto grew +8.4% vs +5.5% in Raby, a gap of 2.9 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 Minto or Raby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Minto scores 1003 vs 991 in Raby. 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, Minto or Raby?
Minto scores 8/100 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, Minto or Raby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Raby vs 3.28% in Minto. 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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