Narromine vs Rawsonville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $395,250 and $230,000.
Rawsonville (median $230,000) is roughly 72% cheaper to buy into than Narromine ($395,250). Over the past year, Narromine (+2.7%) ran 2.7 percentage points ahead of Rawsonville (0%) on house-price growth.
Narromine scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rawsonville (906) sits above Narromine (890).
For buyers
Rawsonville is the lower entry point at $230,000 median, 72% 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: Rawsonville delivers the better gross yield (7.01% vs 3.29%), but Narromine 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
Rawsonville edges out on average school ICSEA (906 vs 890).
Common questions
Is Narromine or Rawsonville cheaper to buy in?
Rawsonville has the lower median house price at $230,000, roughly 72% below Narromine ($395,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Narromine or Rawsonville?
Over the past 12 months, Narromine grew +2.7% vs 0% in Rawsonville, a gap of 2.7 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 Narromine or Rawsonville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rawsonville scores 906 vs 890 in Narromine. 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, Narromine or Rawsonville?
Narromine scores 80/100 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, Narromine or Rawsonville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 7.01% in Rawsonville vs 3.29% in Narromine. 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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