Aberdare vs Neath.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $672,500 and $615,000. Neath edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Neath (median $615,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Aberdare ($672,500). Over the past year, Aberdare (+13%) ran 11.3 percentage points ahead of Neath (+1.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Neath (921) sits above Aberdare (915). Neath skews owner-occupied (86%), Aberdare runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
For buyers
Neath is the lower entry point at $615,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Aberdare carries both higher gross yield (4.56% vs 4.52%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Neath edges out on average school ICSEA (921 vs 915). Aberdare also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Aberdare or Neath cheaper to buy in?
Neath has the lower median house price at $615,000, roughly 9% below Aberdare ($672,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Aberdare or Neath?
Over the past 12 months, Aberdare grew +13% vs +1.7% in Neath, a gap of 11.3 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 Aberdare or Neath have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Neath scores 921 vs 915 in Aberdare. 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, Aberdare or Neath?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.56% in Aberdare vs 4.52% in Neath. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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