Point Clare vs West Gosford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,125,000 and $961,500. West Gosford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
West Gosford (median $961,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Point Clare ($1,125,000). Over the past year, West Gosford (+13.1%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Point Clare (+12.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Clare (1011) sits above West Gosford (1006). Point Clare skews owner-occupied (72%), West Gosford runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
For buyers
West Gosford is the lower entry point at $961,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
West Gosford carries both higher gross yield (3.75% vs 3.20%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Point Clare edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1006). Point Clare also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Point Clare or West Gosford cheaper to buy in?
West Gosford has the lower median house price at $961,500, roughly 17% below Point Clare ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Point Clare or West Gosford?
Over the past 12 months, West Gosford grew +13.1% vs +12.4% in Point Clare, a gap of 0.7 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 Point Clare or West Gosford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Clare scores 1011 vs 1006 in West Gosford. 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, Point Clare or West Gosford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.75% in West Gosford vs 3.20% in Point Clare. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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