Reid vs Campbell.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,350,000 and $1,715,000. Campbell edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Campbell (median $1,715,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Reid ($2,350,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Campbell (1139) sits above Reid (1136).
For buyers
Campbell is the lower entry point at $1,715,000 median, 37% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Campbell offers the higher gross rental yield (1.49% vs 1.08%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Campbell edges out on average school ICSEA (1139 vs 1136). Campbell also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Reid or Campbell cheaper to buy in?
Campbell has the lower median house price at $1,715,000, roughly 37% below Reid ($2,350,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Reid or Campbell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Campbell scores 1139 vs 1136 in Reid. 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, Reid or Campbell?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.49% in Campbell vs 1.08% in Reid. 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
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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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