Schofields vs The Ponds
Schofields (median $1,250,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than The Ponds ($1,611,000). Over the past year, Schofields (+2%) ran 1.3 percentage points ahead of The Ponds (+0.7%) on house-price growth.
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Schofields and The Ponds side by side
| Measure | Schofields | The Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,250,000 | $1,611,000 |
| Median unit | $437,040 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.0% | +0.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $820/wk | $945/wk |
| Unit rent | $660/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1062 | 1091 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,213 | 16,315 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 719 mm | 766 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
The Ponds scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Ponds (1091) sits above Schofields (1062).
- For buyers
- Schofields is the lower entry point at $1,250,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Schofields carries both higher gross yield (3.41% vs 3.05%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- The Ponds edges out on average school ICSEA (1091 vs 1062).
Schofields vs The Ponds: common questions
Is Schofields or The Ponds cheaper to buy in?
Schofields has the lower median house price at $1,250,000, roughly 22% below The Ponds ($1,611,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Schofields or The Ponds?
Over the past 12 months, Schofields grew +2% vs +0.7% in The Ponds, a gap of 1.3 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 Schofields or The Ponds have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Ponds scores 1091 vs 1062 in Schofields. 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, Schofields or The Ponds?
The Ponds scores 30/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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, Schofields or The Ponds?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.41% in Schofields vs 3.05% in The Ponds. 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.
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