St Ives Chase vs North Turramurra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,935,000 and $3,007,500. St Ives Chase edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
St Ives Chase (median $2,935,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than North Turramurra ($3,007,500). Over the past year, North Turramurra (+7.4%) ran 2.6 percentage points ahead of St Ives Chase (+4.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Ives Chase (1139) sits above North Turramurra (1136).
For buyers
St Ives Chase is the lower entry point at $2,935,000 median, 2% 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: St Ives Chase delivers the better gross yield (2.39% vs 2.21%), but North Turramurra 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
St Ives Chase edges out on average school ICSEA (1139 vs 1136). St Ives Chase also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is St Ives Chase or North Turramurra cheaper to buy in?
St Ives Chase has the lower median house price at $2,935,000, roughly 2% below North Turramurra ($3,007,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, St Ives Chase or North Turramurra?
Over the past 12 months, North Turramurra grew +7.4% vs +4.8% in St Ives Chase, a gap of 2.6 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 St Ives Chase or North Turramurra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Ives Chase scores 1139 vs 1136 in North 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, St Ives Chase or North Turramurra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.39% in St Ives Chase vs 2.21% in North Turramurra. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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