South Turramurra vs Warrawee.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,288,000 and $4,400,000. Warrawee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Turramurra (median $2,288,000) is roughly 48% cheaper to buy into than Warrawee ($4,400,000). Over the past year, Warrawee (-10.2%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of South Turramurra (-16.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrawee (1151) sits above South Turramurra (1131). South Turramurra skews owner-occupied (90%), Warrawee runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
For buyers
South Turramurra is the lower entry point at $2,288,000 median, 48% 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 Turramurra delivers the better gross yield (2.91% vs 1.51%), but Warrawee 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
Warrawee edges out on average school ICSEA (1151 vs 1131).
Common questions
Is South Turramurra or Warrawee cheaper to buy in?
South Turramurra has the lower median house price at $2,288,000, roughly 48% below Warrawee ($4,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South Turramurra or Warrawee?
Over the past 12 months, Warrawee grew -10.2% vs -16.8% in South Turramurra, a gap of 6.6 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 South Turramurra or Warrawee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrawee scores 1151 vs 1131 in South Turramurra. 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, South Turramurra or Warrawee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.91% in South Turramurra vs 1.51% in Warrawee. 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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