Narraweena vs Oxford Falls.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,475,000 and $2,766,000. Narraweena edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Narraweena (median $2,475,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Oxford Falls ($2,766,000). Over the past year, Narraweena (+10.7%) ran 10.7 percentage points ahead of Oxford Falls (0%) on house-price growth.
Narraweena scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oxford Falls (1113) sits above Narraweena (1102).
For buyers
Narraweena is the lower entry point at $2,475,000 median, 11% 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: Oxford Falls delivers the better gross yield (2.68% vs 2.42%), but Narraweena 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
Oxford Falls edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1102). Narraweena also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Narraweena or Oxford Falls cheaper to buy in?
Narraweena has the lower median house price at $2,475,000, roughly 11% below Oxford Falls ($2,766,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Narraweena or Oxford Falls?
Over the past 12 months, Narraweena grew +10.7% vs 0% in Oxford Falls, a gap of 10.7 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 Narraweena or Oxford Falls have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oxford Falls scores 1113 vs 1102 in Narraweena. 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, Narraweena or Oxford Falls?
Narraweena scores 12/100 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, Narraweena or Oxford Falls?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.68% in Oxford Falls vs 2.42% in Narraweena. 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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