Sturt vs Tonsley
Tonsley (median $725,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Sturt ($1,003,250). Over the past year, Sturt (+20.1%) ran 14.0 percentage points ahead of Tonsley (+6.1%) on house-price growth.
Buying in Sturt or Tonsley?
Selling in Sturt? The free selling guide
Sturt and Tonsley side by side
| Measure | Sturt | Tonsley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,003,250 | $725,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +20.1% | +6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $670/wk |
| Unit rent | $175/wk | $295/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1066 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,787 | 743 |
| Median age | 38 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Sturt scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sturt (1066) sits above Tonsley (1054).
- For buyers
- Tonsley is the lower entry point at $725,000 median, 28% 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: Tonsley delivers the better gross yield (4.81% vs 3.58%), but Sturt 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
- Sturt edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1054). Sturt also has a higher family-household share (61% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Sturt vs Tonsley: common questions
Is Sturt or Tonsley cheaper to buy in?
Tonsley has the lower median house price at $725,000, roughly 28% below Sturt ($1,003,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Sturt or Tonsley?
Over the past 12 months, Sturt grew +20.1% vs +6.1% in Tonsley, a gap of 14.0 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 Sturt or Tonsley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sturt scores 1066 vs 1054 in Tonsley. 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, Sturt or Tonsley?
Sturt scores 42/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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, Sturt or Tonsley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.81% in Tonsley vs 3.58% in Sturt. 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.
Keep comparing
Compare Sturt with
Choosing between Sturt and Tonsley?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.