Oxford Falls vs Belrose.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,766,000 and $2,367,500. Belrose edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Belrose (median $2,367,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Oxford Falls ($2,766,000). Over the past year, Oxford Falls (0%) ran 1.8 percentage points ahead of Belrose (-1.8%) on house-price growth.
Belrose 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 Belrose (1116) sits above Oxford Falls (1113). Belrose skews owner-occupied (84%), Oxford Falls runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
For buyers
Belrose is the lower entry point at $2,367,500 median, 17% 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: Belrose delivers the better gross yield (3.51% vs 2.68%), but Oxford Falls 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
Belrose edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1113). Belrose also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Oxford Falls or Belrose cheaper to buy in?
Belrose has the lower median house price at $2,367,500, roughly 17% below Oxford Falls ($2,766,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Oxford Falls or Belrose?
Over the past 12 months, Oxford Falls grew 0% vs -1.8% in Belrose, a gap of 1.8 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 Oxford Falls or Belrose have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belrose scores 1116 vs 1113 in Oxford Falls. 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, Oxford Falls or Belrose?
Belrose 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, Oxford Falls or Belrose?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.51% in Belrose vs 2.68% in Oxford Falls. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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