Taylor vs Ngunnawal.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,145,000 and $811,100. Ngunnawal edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ngunnawal (median $811,100) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Taylor ($1,145,000).
Ngunnawal scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
For buyers
Ngunnawal is the lower entry point at $811,100 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ngunnawal offers the higher gross rental yield (2.95% vs 2.09%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Taylor has a heavier family-household mix (88% vs 72%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Common questions
Is Taylor or Ngunnawal cheaper to buy in?
Ngunnawal has the lower median house price at $811,100, roughly 41% below Taylor ($1,145,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Taylor or Ngunnawal?
Ngunnawal scores 4/100 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, Taylor or Ngunnawal?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.95% in Ngunnawal vs 2.09% in Taylor. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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