Narara vs West Gosford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $992,500 and $961,500. West Gosford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
West Gosford (median $961,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Narara ($992,500). Over the past year, West Gosford (+13.1%) ran 3.1 percentage points ahead of Narara (+10%) on house-price growth.
West Gosford scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Gosford (1006) sits above Narara (1002). Narara skews owner-occupied (78%), West Gosford runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
For buyers
West Gosford is the lower entry point at $961,500 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
West Gosford carries both higher gross yield (3.75% vs 3.63%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
West Gosford edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 1002). Narara also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Narara or West Gosford cheaper to buy in?
West Gosford has the lower median house price at $961,500, roughly 3% below Narara ($992,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Narara or West Gosford?
Over the past 12 months, West Gosford grew +13.1% vs +10% in Narara, a gap of 3.1 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 Narara or West Gosford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Gosford scores 1006 vs 1002 in Narara. 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, Narara or West Gosford?
West Gosford scores 32/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Narara or West Gosford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.75% in West Gosford vs 3.63% in Narara. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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