Sheidow Park vs Trott Park
Trott Park (median $885,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Sheidow Park ($940,000). Over the past year, Trott Park (+14.3%) ran 7.2 percentage points ahead of Sheidow Park (+7.1%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Sheidow Park | Trott Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $885,000 |
| Median unit | $253,440 | $253,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.1% | +14.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $665/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,731 | 3,124 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 603 mm | 601 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 28.0°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
Sheidow Park scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Trott Park (1031) sits above Sheidow Park (1020).
- For buyers
- Trott Park is the lower entry point at $885,000 median, 6% 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: Sheidow Park delivers the better gross yield (3.68% vs 3.53%), but Trott Park 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
- Trott Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1020).
Sheidow Park vs Trott Park: common questions
Is Sheidow Park or Trott Park cheaper to buy in?
Trott Park has the lower median house price at $885,000, roughly 6% below Sheidow Park ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Sheidow Park or Trott Park?
Over the past 12 months, Trott Park grew +14.3% vs +7.1% in Sheidow Park, a gap of 7.2 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 Sheidow Park or Trott Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Trott Park scores 1031 vs 1020 in Sheidow Park. 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, Sheidow Park or Trott Park?
Sheidow Park scores 10/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Sheidow Park or Trott Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.68% in Sheidow Park vs 3.53% in Trott Park. 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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