Wentworth vs Dareton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $360,000 and $180,000. Dareton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Dareton (median $180,000) is roughly 100% cheaper to buy into than Wentworth ($360,000). Over the past year, Wentworth (0%) ran 2.7 percentage points ahead of Dareton (-2.7%) on house-price growth.
Dareton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dareton (861) sits above Wentworth (854). Wentworth skews owner-occupied (70%), Dareton runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
For buyers
Dareton is the lower entry point at $180,000 median, 100% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wentworth has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Dareton edges out on average school ICSEA (861 vs 854).
Common questions
Is Wentworth or Dareton cheaper to buy in?
Dareton has the lower median house price at $180,000, roughly 100% below Wentworth ($360,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wentworth or Dareton?
Over the past 12 months, Wentworth grew 0% vs -2.7% in Dareton, a gap of 2.7 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 Wentworth or Dareton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dareton scores 861 vs 854 in Wentworth. 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, Wentworth or Dareton?
Dareton scores 10/100 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.
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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