Sutherland vs Loftus.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,662,500 and $1,575,000. Loftus edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Loftus (median $1,575,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Sutherland ($1,662,500). Over the past year, Loftus (+1%) ran 0.2 percentage points ahead of Sutherland (+0.8%) on house-price growth.
Sutherland scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Loftus (1074) sits above Sutherland (1071). Loftus skews owner-occupied (87%), Sutherland runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
For buyers
Loftus is the lower entry point at $1,575,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Loftus carries both higher gross yield (1.52% vs 1.44%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Loftus edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1071). Loftus also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Sutherland or Loftus cheaper to buy in?
Loftus has the lower median house price at $1,575,000, roughly 6% below Sutherland ($1,662,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Sutherland or Loftus?
Over the past 12 months, Loftus grew +1% vs +0.8% in Sutherland, a gap of 0.2 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 Sutherland or Loftus have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Loftus scores 1074 vs 1071 in Sutherland. 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, Sutherland or Loftus?
Sutherland scores 80/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Sutherland or Loftus?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.52% in Loftus vs 1.44% in Sutherland. 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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