Nailsworth vs Medindie.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,575,000 and $2,005,000. Nailsworth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Nailsworth (median $1,575,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Medindie ($2,005,000). Over the past year, Nailsworth (+19.7%) ran 19.7 percentage points ahead of Medindie (0%) on house-price growth.
Nailsworth scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Medindie (1085) sits above Nailsworth (1069). Medindie skews owner-occupied (88%), Nailsworth runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Nailsworth is the lower entry point at $1,575,000 median, 21% 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: Medindie delivers the better gross yield (2.20% vs 2.05%), but Nailsworth 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
Medindie edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1069). Medindie also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Nailsworth or Medindie cheaper to buy in?
Nailsworth has the lower median house price at $1,575,000, roughly 21% below Medindie ($2,005,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Nailsworth or Medindie?
Over the past 12 months, Nailsworth grew +19.7% vs 0% in Medindie, a gap of 19.7 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 Nailsworth or Medindie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Medindie scores 1085 vs 1069 in Nailsworth. 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, Nailsworth or Medindie?
Nailsworth scores 100/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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, Nailsworth or Medindie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.20% in Medindie vs 2.05% in Nailsworth. 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
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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