Yanderra vs Bargo.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $955,000 and $1,005,000. Yanderra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Yanderra (median $955,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Bargo ($1,005,000). Over the past year, Yanderra (+12.4%) ran 15.3 percentage points ahead of Bargo (-2.9%) on house-price growth.
Yanderra scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yanderra (963) sits above Bargo (962). Yanderra skews owner-occupied (87%), Bargo runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
For buyers
Yanderra is the lower entry point at $955,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Yanderra carries both higher gross yield (2.26% vs 2.15%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Yanderra edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 962).
Common questions
Is Yanderra or Bargo cheaper to buy in?
Yanderra has the lower median house price at $955,000, roughly 5% below Bargo ($1,005,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Yanderra or Bargo?
Over the past 12 months, Yanderra grew +12.4% vs -2.9% in Bargo, a gap of 15.3 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 Yanderra or Bargo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yanderra scores 963 vs 962 in Bargo. 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, Yanderra or Bargo?
Yanderra scores 4/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Yanderra or Bargo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.26% in Yanderra vs 2.15% in Bargo. 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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