North Haven vs West Haven.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $817,500 and $745,000. North Haven edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
West Haven (median $745,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than North Haven ($817,500). Over the past year, North Haven (+11.6%) ran 22.4 percentage points ahead of West Haven (-10.8%) on house-price growth.
North Haven scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Haven (994) sits above West Haven (975).
For buyers
West Haven is the lower entry point at $745,000 median, 10% 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: West Haven delivers the better gross yield (4.35% vs 3.96%), but North Haven 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
North Haven edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 975).
Common questions
Is North Haven or West Haven cheaper to buy in?
West Haven has the lower median house price at $745,000, roughly 10% below North Haven ($817,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Haven or West Haven?
Over the past 12 months, North Haven grew +11.6% vs -10.8% in West Haven, a gap of 22.4 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 North Haven or West Haven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Haven scores 994 vs 975 in West Haven. 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, North Haven or West Haven?
North Haven 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, North Haven or West Haven?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.35% in West Haven vs 3.96% in North Haven. 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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