Putney vs Gladesville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,470,000 and $3,050,000. Gladesville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Gladesville (median $3,050,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Putney ($3,470,000). Over the past year, Gladesville (+8.6%) ran 14.0 percentage points ahead of Putney (-5.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gladesville (1119) sits above Putney (1103). Putney skews owner-occupied (83%), Gladesville runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
For buyers
Gladesville is the lower entry point at $3,050,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Gladesville carries both higher gross yield (2.05% vs 1.56%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Gladesville edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1103). Putney also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Putney or Gladesville cheaper to buy in?
Gladesville has the lower median house price at $3,050,000, roughly 14% below Putney ($3,470,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Putney or Gladesville?
Over the past 12 months, Gladesville grew +8.6% vs -5.4% in Putney, a gap of 14.0 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 Putney or Gladesville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gladesville scores 1119 vs 1103 in Putney. 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, Putney or Gladesville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.05% in Gladesville vs 1.56% in Putney. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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