North Wahroonga vs St Ives Chase
North Wahroonga (median $2,330,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than St Ives Chase ($2,935,000). Over the past year, St Ives Chase (+4.8%) ran 19.0 percentage points ahead of North Wahroonga (-14.2%) on house-price growth.
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North Wahroonga and St Ives Chase side by side
| Measure | North Wahroonga | St Ives Chase |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,330,000 | $2,935,000 |
| Median unit | $514,800 | $554,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | -14.2% | +4.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1075/wk | $1350/wk |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | $880/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1124 | 1139 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 85 |
| Population | 2,100 | 3,283 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1167 mm | 1167 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°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
St Ives Chase scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Ives Chase (1139) sits above North Wahroonga (1124).
- For buyers
- North Wahroonga is the lower entry point at $2,330,000 median, 21% 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 Wahroonga delivers the better gross yield (2.40% vs 2.39%), but St Ives Chase 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
- St Ives Chase edges out on average school ICSEA (1139 vs 1124).
North Wahroonga vs St Ives Chase: common questions
Is North Wahroonga or St Ives Chase cheaper to buy in?
North Wahroonga has the lower median house price at $2,330,000, roughly 21% below St Ives Chase ($2,935,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Wahroonga or St Ives Chase?
Over the past 12 months, St Ives Chase grew +4.8% vs -14.2% in North Wahroonga, a gap of 19.0 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 Wahroonga or St Ives Chase have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Ives Chase scores 1139 vs 1124 in North Wahroonga. 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 Wahroonga or St Ives Chase?
St Ives Chase scores 6/100 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 Wahroonga or St Ives Chase?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.40% in North Wahroonga vs 2.39% in St Ives Chase. 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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