Whittington vs Breakwater.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $557,500 and $602,500.
Whittington (median $557,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Breakwater ($602,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Breakwater (1028) sits above Whittington (1026).
For buyers
Whittington is the lower entry point at $557,500 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Whittington offers the higher gross rental yield (2.84% vs 2.63%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Breakwater edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1026).
Common questions
Is Whittington or Breakwater cheaper to buy in?
Whittington has the lower median house price at $557,500, roughly 7% below Breakwater ($602,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Whittington or Breakwater have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Breakwater scores 1028 vs 1026 in Whittington. 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, Whittington or Breakwater?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.84% in Whittington vs 2.63% in Breakwater. 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
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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