Silverdale vs Werombi.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,259,500 and $1,770,000. Silverdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Silverdale (median $1,259,500) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Werombi ($1,770,000). Over the past year, Silverdale (+0.8%) ran 23.6 percentage points ahead of Werombi (-22.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Werombi (1011) sits above Silverdale (978).
For buyers
Silverdale is the lower entry point at $1,259,500 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Silverdale carries both higher gross yield (3.01% vs 2.26%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Werombi edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 978).
Common questions
Is Silverdale or Werombi cheaper to buy in?
Silverdale has the lower median house price at $1,259,500, roughly 29% below Werombi ($1,770,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Silverdale or Werombi?
Over the past 12 months, Silverdale grew +0.8% vs -22.8% in Werombi, a gap of 23.6 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 Silverdale or Werombi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Werombi scores 1011 vs 978 in Silverdale. 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, Silverdale or Werombi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.01% in Silverdale vs 2.26% in Werombi. 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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