Vista vs St Agnes.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $965,000 and $845,000.
St Agnes (median $845,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Vista ($965,000). Over the past year, Vista (+18.8%) ran 8.7 percentage points ahead of St Agnes (+10.1%) on house-price growth.
St Agnes scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vista (1037) sits above St Agnes (1036).
For buyers
St Agnes is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: St Agnes delivers the better gross yield (3.75% vs 3.42%), but Vista has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Vista edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1036).
Common questions
Is Vista or St Agnes cheaper to buy in?
St Agnes has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 14% below Vista ($965,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Vista or St Agnes?
Over the past 12 months, Vista grew +18.8% vs +10.1% in St Agnes, a gap of 8.7 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 Vista or St Agnes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vista scores 1037 vs 1036 in St Agnes. 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, Vista or St Agnes?
St Agnes scores 6/100 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, Vista or St Agnes?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.75% in St Agnes vs 3.42% in Vista. 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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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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