Stanwell Tops vs Stanwell Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,550,000 and $2,300,000. Stanwell Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Stanwell Tops (median $1,550,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Stanwell Park ($2,300,000). Over the past year, Stanwell Park (0%) ran 8.8 percentage points ahead of Stanwell Tops (-8.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stanwell Park (1081) sits above Stanwell Tops (1068).
For buyers
Stanwell Tops is the lower entry point at $1,550,000 median, 33% 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: Stanwell Tops delivers the better gross yield (3.02% vs 2.03%), but Stanwell Park 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
Stanwell Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1081 vs 1068).
Common questions
Is Stanwell Tops or Stanwell Park cheaper to buy in?
Stanwell Tops has the lower median house price at $1,550,000, roughly 33% below Stanwell Park ($2,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Stanwell Tops or Stanwell Park?
Over the past 12 months, Stanwell Park grew 0% vs -8.8% in Stanwell Tops, a gap of 8.8 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 Stanwell Tops or Stanwell Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stanwell Park scores 1081 vs 1068 in Stanwell Tops. 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, Stanwell Tops or Stanwell Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.02% in Stanwell Tops vs 2.03% in Stanwell Park. 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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