Picton vs Razorback.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,210,000 and $2,655,000. Picton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Picton (median $1,210,000) is roughly 54% cheaper to buy into than Razorback ($2,655,000). Over the past year, Picton (+24.1%) ran 8.9 percentage points ahead of Razorback (+15.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Razorback (1005) sits above Picton (983).
For buyers
Picton is the lower entry point at $1,210,000 median, 54% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Picton carries both higher gross yield (3.40% vs 1.55%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Razorback edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 983).
Common questions
Is Picton or Razorback cheaper to buy in?
Picton has the lower median house price at $1,210,000, roughly 54% below Razorback ($2,655,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Picton or Razorback?
Over the past 12 months, Picton grew +24.1% vs +15.2% in Razorback, a gap of 8.9 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 Picton or Razorback have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Razorback scores 1005 vs 983 in Picton. 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, Picton or Razorback?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.40% in Picton vs 1.55% in Razorback. 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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