Pennington vs Ottoway.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $858,500 and $860,000. Pennington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Pennington (median $858,500) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Ottoway ($860,000). Over the past year, Pennington (+5.7%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Ottoway (+5.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ottoway (993) sits above Pennington (992).
For buyers
Pennington is the lower entry point at $858,500 median, 0% 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: Ottoway delivers the better gross yield (3.70% vs 2.73%), but Pennington 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
Ottoway edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 992).
Common questions
Is Pennington or Ottoway cheaper to buy in?
Pennington has the lower median house price at $858,500, roughly 0% below Ottoway ($860,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pennington or Ottoway?
Over the past 12 months, Pennington grew +5.7% vs +5.1% in Ottoway, 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 Pennington or Ottoway have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ottoway scores 993 vs 992 in Pennington. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Pennington or Ottoway?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.70% in Ottoway vs 2.73% in Pennington. 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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