Yangebup vs Spearwood.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $680,000 and $700,000. Spearwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Yangebup (median $680,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Spearwood ($700,000).
Spearwood scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Spearwood (1017) sits above Yangebup (1014).
For buyers
Yangebup is the lower entry point at $680,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Yangebup offers the higher gross rental yield (3.02% vs 2.60%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Spearwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1014).
Common questions
Is Yangebup or Spearwood cheaper to buy in?
Yangebup has the lower median house price at $680,000, roughly 3% below Spearwood ($700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Yangebup or Spearwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spearwood scores 1017 vs 1014 in Yangebup. 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, Yangebup or Spearwood?
Spearwood scores 10/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Yangebup or Spearwood?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.02% in Yangebup vs 2.60% in Spearwood. 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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