Winston Hills vs Toongabbie.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,680,000 and $1,352,500. Winston Hills edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Toongabbie (median $1,352,500) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Winston Hills ($1,680,000). Over the past year, Winston Hills (+4.3%) ran 0.3 percentage points ahead of Toongabbie (+4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Winston Hills (1069) sits above Toongabbie (1057). Winston Hills skews owner-occupied (82%), Toongabbie runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
For buyers
Toongabbie is the lower entry point at $1,352,500 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Winston Hills carries both higher gross yield (2.79% vs 2.73%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Winston Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1069 vs 1057).
Common questions
Is Winston Hills or Toongabbie cheaper to buy in?
Toongabbie has the lower median house price at $1,352,500, roughly 24% below Winston Hills ($1,680,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Winston Hills or Toongabbie?
Over the past 12 months, Winston Hills grew +4.3% vs +4% in Toongabbie, a gap of 0.3 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 Winston Hills or Toongabbie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Winston Hills scores 1069 vs 1057 in Toongabbie. 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, Winston Hills or Toongabbie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.79% in Winston Hills vs 2.73% in Toongabbie. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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