Stuarts Point vs Scotts Head.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $596,000 and $980,000. Scotts Head edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Stuarts Point (median $596,000) is roughly 39% cheaper to buy into than Scotts Head ($980,000). Over the past year, Scotts Head (+5.2%) ran 8.3 percentage points ahead of Stuarts Point (-3.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scotts Head (941) sits above Stuarts Point (937). Scotts Head skews owner-occupied (79%), Stuarts Point runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
For buyers
Stuarts Point is the lower entry point at $596,000 median, 39% 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 3.07%), but Scotts Head 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
Scotts Head edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 937). Scotts Head also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Stuarts Point or Scotts Head cheaper to buy in?
Stuarts Point has the lower median house price at $596,000, roughly 39% below Scotts Head ($980,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Stuarts Point or Scotts Head?
Over the past 12 months, Scotts Head grew +5.2% vs -3.1% in Stuarts Point, a gap of 8.3 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 Stuarts Point or Scotts Head have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Scotts Head scores 941 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Stuarts Point or Scotts Head?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.61% in Stuarts Point vs 3.07% in Scotts Head. 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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