Turrella vs Bardwell Valley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,802,800 and $1,905,000. Turrella edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Turrella (median $1,802,800) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Bardwell Valley ($1,905,000). Over the past year, Turrella (+3.5%) ran 0.5 percentage points ahead of Bardwell Valley (+3%) on house-price growth.
Turrella scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bardwell Valley (1072) sits above Turrella (1063). Bardwell Valley skews owner-occupied (79%), Turrella runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
For buyers
Turrella is the lower entry point at $1,802,800 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Turrella carries both higher gross yield (2.68% vs 2.59%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Bardwell Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1072 vs 1063).
Common questions
Is Turrella or Bardwell Valley cheaper to buy in?
Turrella has the lower median house price at $1,802,800, roughly 5% below Bardwell Valley ($1,905,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Turrella or Bardwell Valley?
Over the past 12 months, Turrella grew +3.5% vs +3% in Bardwell Valley, a gap of 0.5 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 Turrella or Bardwell Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bardwell Valley scores 1072 vs 1063 in Turrella. 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, Turrella or Bardwell Valley?
Turrella scores 100/100 on walkability vs 36/100. 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, Turrella or Bardwell Valley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.68% in Turrella vs 2.59% in Bardwell Valley. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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