Notting Hill vs Syndal.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,175,000 and $1,753,000. Syndal edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Notting Hill (median $1,175,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Syndal ($1,753,000).
Syndal scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 80/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Syndal (1132) sits above Notting Hill (1111).
For buyers
Notting Hill is the lower entry point at $1,175,000 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Notting Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (1.75% vs 1.41%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Syndal edges out on average school ICSEA (1132 vs 1111).
Common questions
Is Notting Hill or Syndal cheaper to buy in?
Notting Hill has the lower median house price at $1,175,000, roughly 33% below Syndal ($1,753,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Notting Hill or Syndal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Syndal scores 1132 vs 1111 in Notting Hill. 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, Notting Hill or Syndal?
Syndal scores 80/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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, Notting Hill or Syndal?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.75% in Notting Hill vs 1.41% in Syndal. 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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