Abbotsford vs Five Dock.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,435,500 and $2,800,000. Five Dock edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Five Dock (median $2,800,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Abbotsford ($3,435,500). Over the past year, Five Dock (+6.9%) ran 3.4 percentage points ahead of Abbotsford (+3.5%) on house-price growth.
Five Dock scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Abbotsford (1113) sits above Five Dock (1097).
For buyers
Five Dock is the lower entry point at $2,800,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Five Dock carries both higher gross yield (1.06% vs 0.86%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Abbotsford edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1097).
Common questions
Is Abbotsford or Five Dock cheaper to buy in?
Five Dock has the lower median house price at $2,800,000, roughly 23% below Abbotsford ($3,435,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Abbotsford or Five Dock?
Over the past 12 months, Five Dock grew +6.9% vs +3.5% in Abbotsford, a gap of 3.4 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 Abbotsford or Five Dock have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Abbotsford scores 1113 vs 1097 in Five Dock. 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, Abbotsford or Five Dock?
Five Dock scores 100/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Abbotsford or Five Dock?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.06% in Five Dock vs 0.86% in Abbotsford. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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