North Haven vs Largs Bay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $997,500 and $1,070,000.
North Haven (median $997,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Largs Bay ($1,070,000). Over the past year, North Haven (+8.4%) ran 8.4 percentage points ahead of Largs Bay (0%) on house-price growth.
Largs Bay scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Largs Bay (991) sits above North Haven (988).
For buyers
North Haven is the lower entry point at $997,500 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
North Haven carries both higher gross yield (3.60% vs 3.16%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Largs Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 988).
Common questions
Is North Haven or Largs Bay cheaper to buy in?
North Haven has the lower median house price at $997,500, roughly 7% below Largs Bay ($1,070,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Haven or Largs Bay?
Over the past 12 months, North Haven grew +8.4% vs 0% in Largs Bay, a gap of 8.4 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 Largs Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Largs Bay scores 991 vs 988 in North 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 Largs Bay?
Largs Bay scores 16/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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 Largs Bay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.60% in North Haven vs 3.16% in Largs Bay. 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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