Peakhurst Heights vs Lugarno.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,712,500 and $1,780,200.
Peakhurst Heights (median $1,712,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Lugarno ($1,780,200). Over the past year, Lugarno (-3.8%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Peakhurst Heights (-4.4%) on house-price growth.
Peakhurst Heights scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lugarno (1073) sits above Peakhurst Heights (1068).
For buyers
Peakhurst Heights is the lower entry point at $1,712,500 median, 4% 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: Peakhurst Heights delivers the better gross yield (2.58% vs 2.48%), but Lugarno 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
Lugarno edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1068).
Common questions
Is Peakhurst Heights or Lugarno cheaper to buy in?
Peakhurst Heights has the lower median house price at $1,712,500, roughly 4% below Lugarno ($1,780,200). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Peakhurst Heights or Lugarno?
Over the past 12 months, Lugarno grew -3.8% vs -4.4% in Peakhurst Heights, a gap of 0.6 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 Peakhurst Heights or Lugarno have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lugarno scores 1073 vs 1068 in Peakhurst Heights. 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, Peakhurst Heights or Lugarno?
Peakhurst Heights scores 4/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Peakhurst Heights or Lugarno?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.58% in Peakhurst Heights vs 2.48% in Lugarno. 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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