Woodforde vs Rostrevor.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,590,000 and $1,304,000. Rostrevor edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Rostrevor (median $1,304,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Woodforde ($1,590,000). Over the past year, Rostrevor (+18.7%) ran 11.3 percentage points ahead of Woodforde (+7.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodforde (1094) sits above Rostrevor (1086). Rostrevor skews owner-occupied (78%), Woodforde runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
For buyers
Rostrevor is the lower entry point at $1,304,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rostrevor carries both higher gross yield (2.71% vs 2.29%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Woodforde edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1086).
Common questions
Is Woodforde or Rostrevor cheaper to buy in?
Rostrevor has the lower median house price at $1,304,000, roughly 22% below Woodforde ($1,590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Woodforde or Rostrevor?
Over the past 12 months, Rostrevor grew +18.7% vs +7.4% in Woodforde, a gap of 11.3 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 Woodforde or Rostrevor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodforde scores 1094 vs 1086 in Rostrevor. 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, Woodforde or Rostrevor?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.71% in Rostrevor vs 2.29% in Woodforde. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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