Westbourne Park vs Clarence Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,490,500 and $1,561,000. Clarence Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clarence Park (median $1,561,000) is roughly 60% cheaper to buy into than Westbourne Park ($2,490,500). Over the past year, Clarence Park (+23.9%) ran 23.9 percentage points ahead of Westbourne Park (0%) on house-price growth.
Clarence Park scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 60/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarence Park (1116) sits above Westbourne Park (1112).
For buyers
Clarence Park is the lower entry point at $1,561,000 median, 60% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clarence Park carries both higher gross yield (2.13% vs 1.55%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Clarence Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1112). Westbourne Park also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Westbourne Park or Clarence Park cheaper to buy in?
Clarence Park has the lower median house price at $1,561,000, roughly 60% below Westbourne Park ($2,490,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Westbourne Park or Clarence Park?
Over the past 12 months, Clarence Park grew +23.9% vs 0% in Westbourne Park, a gap of 23.9 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 Westbourne Park or Clarence Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarence Park scores 1116 vs 1112 in Westbourne Park. 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, Westbourne Park or Clarence Park?
Clarence Park scores 60/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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, Westbourne Park or Clarence Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.13% in Clarence Park vs 1.55% in Westbourne Park. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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