Normanhurst vs Warrawee
Normanhurst (median $1,900,000) is roughly 57% cheaper to buy into than Warrawee ($4,400,000). Over the past year, Normanhurst (-4.4%) ran 5.8 percentage points ahead of Warrawee (-10.2%) on house-price growth.
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Normanhurst and Warrawee side by side
| Measure | Normanhurst | Warrawee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,900,000 | $4,400,000 |
| Median unit | $514,800 | $554,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | -4.4% | -10.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1075/wk | $1280/wk |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | $763/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1142 | 1151 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 40 |
| Transit score | 20 | 10 |
| Bike score | 25 | 55 |
| Population | 5,387 | 3,170 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1097 mm | 1113 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 28.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Warrawee scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrawee (1151) sits above Normanhurst (1142).
- For buyers
- Normanhurst is the lower entry point at $1,900,000 median, 57% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Normanhurst carries both higher gross yield (2.94% vs 1.51%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Warrawee edges out on average school ICSEA (1151 vs 1142).
Normanhurst vs Warrawee: common questions
Is Normanhurst or Warrawee cheaper to buy in?
Normanhurst has the lower median house price at $1,900,000, roughly 57% below Warrawee ($4,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Normanhurst or Warrawee?
Over the past 12 months, Normanhurst grew -4.4% vs -10.2% in Warrawee, a gap of 5.8 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 Normanhurst or Warrawee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrawee scores 1151 vs 1142 in Normanhurst. 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, Normanhurst or Warrawee?
Warrawee scores 40/100 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, Normanhurst or Warrawee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.94% in Normanhurst vs 1.51% in Warrawee. 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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