Narre Warren South vs Lynbrook.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $820,000 and $835,000. Narre Warren South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Narre Warren South (median $820,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Lynbrook ($835,000).
Lynbrook scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narre Warren South (1008) sits above Lynbrook (972).
For buyers
Narre Warren South is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lynbrook offers the higher gross rental yield (2.59% vs 2.41%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Narre Warren South edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 972).
Common questions
Is Narre Warren South or Lynbrook cheaper to buy in?
Narre Warren South has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 2% below Lynbrook ($835,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Narre Warren South or Lynbrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narre Warren South scores 1008 vs 972 in Lynbrook. 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, Narre Warren South or Lynbrook?
Lynbrook scores 22/100 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, Narre Warren South or Lynbrook?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.59% in Lynbrook vs 2.41% in Narre Warren South. 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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