South West Rocks vs Stuarts Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $740,000 and $596,000. South West Rocks edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Stuarts Point (median $596,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than South West Rocks ($740,000). Over the past year, South West Rocks (+1.4%) ran 4.5 percentage points ahead of Stuarts Point (-3.1%) on house-price growth.
South West Rocks scores higher on walkability (54/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South West Rocks (940) sits above Stuarts Point (937).
For buyers
Stuarts Point is the lower entry point at $596,000 median, 24% 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: Stuarts Point delivers the better gross yield (4.61% vs 4.08%), but South West Rocks 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
South West Rocks edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 937).
Common questions
Is South West Rocks or Stuarts Point cheaper to buy in?
Stuarts Point has the lower median house price at $596,000, roughly 24% below South West Rocks ($740,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South West Rocks or Stuarts Point?
Over the past 12 months, South West Rocks grew +1.4% vs -3.1% in Stuarts Point, a gap of 4.5 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 West Rocks or Stuarts Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South West Rocks scores 940 vs 937 in Stuarts Point. 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 West Rocks or Stuarts Point?
South West Rocks scores 54/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 West Rocks or Stuarts Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.61% in Stuarts Point vs 4.08% in South West Rocks. 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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