Renwick vs Aylmerton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,277,500 and $820,000. Renwick edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Aylmerton (median $820,000) is roughly 56% cheaper to buy into than Renwick ($1,277,500). Over the past year, Renwick (+4.1%) ran 4.7 percentage points ahead of Aylmerton (-0.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Renwick (1043) sits above Aylmerton (1026).
For buyers
Aylmerton is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 56% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Aylmerton delivers the better gross yield (2.73% vs 1.75%), but Renwick has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Renwick edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1026). Renwick also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Renwick or Aylmerton cheaper to buy in?
Aylmerton has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 56% below Renwick ($1,277,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Renwick or Aylmerton?
Over the past 12 months, Renwick grew +4.1% vs -0.6% in Aylmerton, a gap of 4.7 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 Renwick or Aylmerton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Renwick scores 1043 vs 1026 in Aylmerton. 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, Renwick or Aylmerton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.73% in Aylmerton vs 1.75% in Renwick. 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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