Park Orchards vs Warranwood
Warranwood (median $1,280,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Park Orchards ($2,039,500).
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Park Orchards and Warranwood side by side
| Measure | Park Orchards | Warranwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,039,500 | $1,280,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $332,640 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,835 | 4,820 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.7°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
Warranwood scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Park Orchards (1104) sits above Warranwood (1080).
- For buyers
- Warranwood is the lower entry point at $1,280,000 median, 37% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Park Orchards edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1080).
Park Orchards vs Warranwood: common questions
Is Park Orchards or Warranwood cheaper to buy in?
Warranwood has the lower median house price at $1,280,000, roughly 37% below Park Orchards ($2,039,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Park Orchards or Warranwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Park Orchards scores 1104 vs 1080 in Warranwood. 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, Park Orchards or Warranwood?
Warranwood scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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