North Haven vs Largs North.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $997,500 and $946,000. Largs North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Largs North (median $946,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than North Haven ($997,500). Over the past year, Largs North (+12.3%) ran 3.9 percentage points ahead of North Haven (+8.4%) on house-price growth.
Largs North 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 North (991) sits above North Haven (988). North Haven skews owner-occupied (80%), Largs North runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
For buyers
Largs North is the lower entry point at $946,000 median, 5% 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: North Haven delivers the better gross yield (3.60% vs 3.57%), but Largs North 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
Largs North edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 988).
Common questions
Is North Haven or Largs North cheaper to buy in?
Largs North has the lower median house price at $946,000, roughly 5% below North Haven ($997,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Haven or Largs North?
Over the past 12 months, Largs North grew +12.3% vs +8.4% in North Haven, a gap of 3.9 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 North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Largs North 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 North?
Largs North 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 North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.60% in North Haven vs 3.57% in Largs North. 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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