Saratoga vs Green Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,383,750 and $1,235,000. Green Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Green Point (median $1,235,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Saratoga ($1,383,750). Over the past year, Green Point (+2.1%) ran 2.1 percentage points ahead of Saratoga (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Green Point (1041) sits above Saratoga (1034).
For buyers
Green Point is the lower entry point at $1,235,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Green Point carries both higher gross yield (3.58% vs 3.19%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Green Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1034).
Common questions
Is Saratoga or Green Point cheaper to buy in?
Green Point has the lower median house price at $1,235,000, roughly 12% below Saratoga ($1,383,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Saratoga or Green Point?
Over the past 12 months, Green Point grew +2.1% vs 0% in Saratoga, a gap of 2.1 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 Saratoga or Green Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Green Point scores 1041 vs 1034 in Saratoga. 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, Saratoga or Green Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.58% in Green Point vs 3.19% in Saratoga. 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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