South Granville vs Auburn.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,306,000 and $1,495,000. Auburn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Granville (median $1,306,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Auburn ($1,495,000). Over the past year, Auburn (+12.9%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of South Granville (+3.8%) on house-price growth.
Auburn scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Auburn (1009) sits above South Granville (980).
For buyers
South Granville is the lower entry point at $1,306,000 median, 13% 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: South Granville delivers the better gross yield (2.87% vs 2.61%), but Auburn 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
Auburn edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 980).
Common questions
Is South Granville or Auburn cheaper to buy in?
South Granville has the lower median house price at $1,306,000, roughly 13% below Auburn ($1,495,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South Granville or Auburn?
Over the past 12 months, Auburn grew +12.9% vs +3.8% in South Granville, a gap of 9.1 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 South Granville or Auburn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Auburn scores 1009 vs 980 in South Granville. 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, South Granville or Auburn?
Auburn scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, South Granville or Auburn?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.87% in South Granville vs 2.61% in Auburn. 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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