Swansea vs Marks Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,047,500 and $922,500. Marks Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Marks Point (median $922,500) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Swansea ($1,047,500). Over the past year, Marks Point (+5.4%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of Swansea (+1.7%) on house-price growth.
Swansea scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marks Point (1003) sits above Swansea (997).
For buyers
Marks Point is the lower entry point at $922,500 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Marks Point carries both higher gross yield (3.95% vs 3.72%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Marks Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 997).
Common questions
Is Swansea or Marks Point cheaper to buy in?
Marks Point has the lower median house price at $922,500, roughly 14% below Swansea ($1,047,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Swansea or Marks Point?
Over the past 12 months, Marks Point grew +5.4% vs +1.7% in Swansea, a gap of 3.7 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 Swansea or Marks Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marks Point scores 1003 vs 997 in Swansea. 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, Swansea or Marks Point?
Swansea scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Swansea or Marks Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.95% in Marks Point vs 3.72% in Swansea. 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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