Abbotsford vs Clifton Hill
Abbotsford (median $1,295,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Clifton Hill ($1,735,000).
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Abbotsford and Clifton Hill side by side
| Measure | Abbotsford | Clifton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,295,000 | $1,735,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $719,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | $998/wk |
| Unit rent | $695/wk | $690/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1131 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 60 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,606 |
| Median age | – | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 611 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clifton Hill (1131) sits above Abbotsford (1053).
- For buyers
- Abbotsford is the lower entry point at $1,295,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Abbotsford offers the higher gross rental yield (3.81% vs 2.99%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Clifton Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1131 vs 1053).
Abbotsford vs Clifton Hill: common questions
Is Abbotsford or Clifton Hill cheaper to buy in?
Abbotsford has the lower median house price at $1,295,000, roughly 25% below Clifton Hill ($1,735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Abbotsford or Clifton Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clifton Hill scores 1131 vs 1053 in Abbotsford. 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, Abbotsford or Clifton Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Abbotsford vs 2.99% in Clifton Hill. 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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