Penshurst vs Mortdale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,930,000 and $1,780,000. Mortdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mortdale (median $1,780,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Penshurst ($1,930,000). Over the past year, Mortdale (+7.9%) ran 2.1 percentage points ahead of Penshurst (+5.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mortdale (1063) sits above Penshurst (1057).
For buyers
Mortdale is the lower entry point at $1,780,000 median, 8% 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 2.45%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Mortdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1057).
Common questions
Is Penshurst or Mortdale cheaper to buy in?
Mortdale has the lower median house price at $1,780,000, roughly 8% 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 Mortdale?
Over the past 12 months, Mortdale grew +7.9% vs +5.8% in Penshurst, a gap of 2.1 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 Mortdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mortdale scores 1063 vs 1057 in Penshurst. 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 Mortdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in Mortdale 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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