Aberdare vs Neath
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.
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Aberdare and Neath side by side
| Measure | Aberdare | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $672,500 | $615,000 |
| Median unit | $242,640 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.0% | +1.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $535/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 921 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 5 |
| Population | 2,542 | 430 |
| Median age | 36 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 780 mm | 755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.4°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 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.
Aberdare vs Neath: 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.
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