Raworth vs Phoenix Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $947,500 and $2,000,000. Raworth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Raworth (median $947,500) is roughly 53% cheaper to buy into than Phoenix Park ($2,000,000). Over the past year, Raworth (+21.9%) ran 21.9 percentage points ahead of Phoenix Park (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Raworth (1005) sits above Phoenix Park (994).
For buyers
Raworth is the lower entry point at $947,500 median, 53% 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 1.11%) 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 994). Raworth also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Raworth or Phoenix Park cheaper to buy in?
Raworth has the lower median house price at $947,500, roughly 53% below Phoenix Park ($2,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Raworth or Phoenix Park?
Over the past 12 months, Raworth grew +21.9% vs 0% in Phoenix Park, a gap of 21.9 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 Raworth or Phoenix Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Raworth scores 1005 vs 994 in Phoenix Park. 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, Raworth or Phoenix Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.34% in Raworth vs 1.11% in Phoenix Park. 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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