Upper Sturt vs Ironbank.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,357,000 and $865,000. Upper Sturt edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ironbank (median $865,000) is roughly 57% cheaper to buy into than Upper Sturt ($1,357,000). Over the past year, Upper Sturt (0%) ran 6.0 percentage points ahead of Ironbank (-6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Sturt (1097) sits above Ironbank (1090).
For buyers
Ironbank is the lower entry point at $865,000 median, 57% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Upper Sturt carries both higher gross yield (3.45% vs 2.04%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Upper Sturt edges out on average school ICSEA (1097 vs 1090). Ironbank also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Upper Sturt or Ironbank cheaper to buy in?
Ironbank has the lower median house price at $865,000, roughly 57% below Upper Sturt ($1,357,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Upper Sturt or Ironbank?
Over the past 12 months, Upper Sturt grew 0% vs -6% in Ironbank, a gap of 6.0 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 Upper Sturt or Ironbank have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Sturt scores 1097 vs 1090 in Ironbank. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Upper Sturt or Ironbank?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Upper Sturt vs 2.04% in Ironbank. 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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