Raworth vs Largs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $947,500 and $830,000.
Largs (median $830,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Raworth ($947,500). Over the past year, Raworth (+21.9%) ran 22.5 percentage points ahead of Largs (-0.6%) on house-price growth.
Largs scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Raworth (1005) sits above Largs (997). Largs skews owner-occupied (81%), Raworth runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
For buyers
Largs is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Raworth carries both higher gross yield (2.34% vs 2.34%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Raworth edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 997).
Common questions
Is Raworth or Largs cheaper to buy in?
Largs has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 14% below Raworth ($947,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Raworth or Largs?
Over the past 12 months, Raworth grew +21.9% vs -0.6% in Largs, a gap of 22.5 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 Raworth or Largs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Raworth scores 1005 vs 997 in Largs. 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 is more walkable, Raworth or Largs?
Largs scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Raworth or Largs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.34% in Raworth vs 2.34% in Largs. 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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