Penshurst vs Beverly Hills.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,930,000 and $1,750,000. Penshurst edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Beverly Hills (median $1,750,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Penshurst ($1,930,000). Over the past year, Penshurst (+5.8%) ran 5.8 percentage points ahead of Beverly Hills (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penshurst (1057) sits above Beverly Hills (1047).
For buyers
Beverly Hills is the lower entry point at $1,750,000 median, 10% 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: Beverly Hills delivers the better gross yield (2.53% vs 2.45%), but Penshurst 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
Penshurst edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1047).
Common questions
Is Penshurst or Beverly Hills cheaper to buy in?
Beverly Hills has the lower median house price at $1,750,000, roughly 10% below Penshurst ($1,930,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Penshurst or Beverly Hills?
Over the past 12 months, Penshurst grew +5.8% vs 0% in Beverly Hills, a gap of 5.8 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 Penshurst or Beverly Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penshurst scores 1057 vs 1047 in Beverly Hills. 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, Penshurst or Beverly Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.53% in Beverly Hills vs 2.45% in Penshurst. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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