Saratoga vs St Huberts Island.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,383,750 and $1,950,000.
Saratoga (median $1,383,750) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than St Huberts Island ($1,950,000). Over the past year, Saratoga (0%) ran 9.9 percentage points ahead of St Huberts Island (-9.9%) on house-price growth.
St Huberts Island scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Huberts Island (1037) sits above Saratoga (1034).
For buyers
Saratoga is the lower entry point at $1,383,750 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Saratoga carries both higher gross yield (3.19% vs 1.85%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
St Huberts Island edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1034).
Common questions
Is Saratoga or St Huberts Island cheaper to buy in?
Saratoga has the lower median house price at $1,383,750, roughly 29% below St Huberts Island ($1,950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Saratoga or St Huberts Island?
Over the past 12 months, Saratoga grew 0% vs -9.9% in St Huberts Island, a gap of 9.9 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 Saratoga or St Huberts Island have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Huberts Island scores 1037 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 is more walkable, Saratoga or St Huberts Island?
St Huberts Island scores 2/100 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, Saratoga or St Huberts Island?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.19% in Saratoga vs 1.85% in St Huberts Island. 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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