Stanmore vs Annandale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,400,000 and $2,339,000. Stanmore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Annandale (median $2,339,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Stanmore ($2,400,000). Over the past year, Stanmore (+5.3%) ran 4.2 percentage points ahead of Annandale (+1.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stanmore (1118) sits above Annandale (1110).
For buyers
Annandale is the lower entry point at $2,339,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Stanmore carries both higher gross yield (2.49% vs 2.22%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Stanmore edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1110).
Common questions
Is Stanmore or Annandale cheaper to buy in?
Annandale has the lower median house price at $2,339,000, roughly 3% below Stanmore ($2,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Stanmore or Annandale?
Over the past 12 months, Stanmore grew +5.3% vs +1.1% in Annandale, a gap of 4.2 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 Stanmore or Annandale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stanmore scores 1118 vs 1110 in Annandale. 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, Stanmore or Annandale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.49% in Stanmore vs 2.22% in Annandale. 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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