Toowong vs Auchenflower.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,587,500 and $1,530,000. Toowong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Auchenflower (median $1,530,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Toowong ($1,587,500).
Toowong scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toowong (1146) sits above Auchenflower (1143).
For buyers
Auchenflower is the lower entry point at $1,530,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Auchenflower offers the higher gross rental yield (3.36% vs 2.49%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Toowong edges out on average school ICSEA (1146 vs 1143).
Common questions
Is Toowong or Auchenflower cheaper to buy in?
Auchenflower has the lower median house price at $1,530,000, roughly 4% below Toowong ($1,587,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Toowong or Auchenflower have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toowong scores 1146 vs 1143 in Auchenflower. 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, Toowong or Auchenflower?
Toowong scores 100/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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, Toowong or Auchenflower?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.36% in Auchenflower vs 2.49% in Toowong. 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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