North Haven vs Osborne
Osborne (median $895,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than North Haven ($1,081,000). Over the past year, Osborne (+18.9%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of North Haven (+15.2%) on house-price growth.
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North Haven and Osborne side by side
| Measure | North Haven | Osborne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,081,000 | $895,000 |
| Median unit | $259,200 | $221,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.2% | +18.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $677/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,585 | 1,951 |
| Median age | 51 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 390 mm | 390 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Osborne scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. North Haven skews owner-occupied (80%), Osborne runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Osborne is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Osborne carries both higher gross yield (3.72% vs 3.30%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
North Haven vs Osborne: common questions
Is North Haven or Osborne cheaper to buy in?
Osborne has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 17% below North Haven ($1,081,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Haven or Osborne?
Over the past 12 months, Osborne grew +18.9% vs +15.2% in North Haven, a gap of 3.7 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.
Which is more walkable, North Haven or Osborne?
Osborne scores 18/100 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 Osborne?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.72% in Osborne vs 3.30% 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.
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