Yennora vs Guildford West.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,176,250 and $1,260,000. Guildford West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Yennora (median $1,176,250) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Guildford West ($1,260,000). Over the past year, Guildford West (+11%) ran 12.4 percentage points ahead of Yennora (-1.4%) on house-price growth.
Guildford West scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Guildford West (949) sits above Yennora (932). Guildford West skews owner-occupied (64%), Yennora runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
For buyers
Yennora is the lower entry point at $1,176,250 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Yennora delivers the better gross yield (3.47% vs 3.24%), but Guildford West has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Guildford West edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 932). Guildford West also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Yennora or Guildford West cheaper to buy in?
Yennora has the lower median house price at $1,176,250, roughly 7% below Guildford West ($1,260,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Yennora or Guildford West?
Over the past 12 months, Guildford West grew +11% vs -1.4% in Yennora, a gap of 12.4 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 Yennora or Guildford West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Guildford West scores 949 vs 932 in Yennora. 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, Yennora or Guildford West?
Guildford West scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Yennora or Guildford West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.47% in Yennora vs 3.24% in Guildford West. 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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