Norway vs Edith.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $950,000 and $420,000. Edith edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Edith (median $420,000) is roughly 126% cheaper to buy into than Norway ($950,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Edith (946) sits above Norway (941).
For buyers
Edith is the lower entry point at $420,000 median, 126% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Edith offers the higher gross rental yield (3.47% vs 1.53%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Edith edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 941). Edith also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Norway or Edith cheaper to buy in?
Edith has the lower median house price at $420,000, roughly 126% below Norway ($950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Norway or Edith have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Edith scores 946 vs 941 in Norway. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Norway or Edith?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.47% in Edith vs 1.53% in Norway. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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