Peakhurst Heights vs Mortdale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,712,500 and $1,780,000.
Peakhurst Heights (median $1,712,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Mortdale ($1,780,000). Over the past year, Mortdale (+7.9%) ran 12.3 percentage points ahead of Peakhurst Heights (-4.4%) on house-price growth.
Mortdale scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Peakhurst Heights (1068) sits above Mortdale (1063). Peakhurst Heights skews owner-occupied (86%), Mortdale runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
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
Mortdale carries both higher gross yield (2.78% vs 2.58%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Peakhurst Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1063). Peakhurst Heights also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Peakhurst Heights or Mortdale cheaper to buy in?
Peakhurst Heights has the lower median house price at $1,712,500, roughly 4% below Mortdale ($1,780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Peakhurst Heights or Mortdale?
Over the past 12 months, Mortdale grew +7.9% vs -4.4% in Peakhurst Heights, a gap of 12.3 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 Mortdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Peakhurst Heights scores 1068 vs 1063 in Mortdale. 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 Mortdale?
Mortdale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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 Mortdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in Mortdale vs 2.58% in Peakhurst Heights. 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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