Padstow Heights vs Peakhurst.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,571,000 and $1,655,000. Padstow Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Padstow Heights (median $1,571,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Peakhurst ($1,655,000). Over the past year, Padstow Heights (+7.6%) ran 6.2 percentage points ahead of Peakhurst (+1.4%) on house-price growth.
Padstow Heights scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Padstow Heights (1055) sits above Peakhurst (1052).
For buyers
Padstow Heights is the lower entry point at $1,571,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Padstow Heights carries both higher gross yield (2.81% vs 2.67%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Padstow Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1055 vs 1052).
Common questions
Is Padstow Heights or Peakhurst cheaper to buy in?
Padstow Heights has the lower median house price at $1,571,000, roughly 5% below Peakhurst ($1,655,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Padstow Heights or Peakhurst?
Over the past 12 months, Padstow Heights grew +7.6% vs +1.4% in Peakhurst, a gap of 6.2 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 Padstow Heights or Peakhurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Padstow Heights scores 1055 vs 1052 in Peakhurst. 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, Padstow Heights or Peakhurst?
Padstow Heights 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, Padstow Heights or Peakhurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.81% in Padstow Heights vs 2.67% in Peakhurst. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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