Aberfoyle Park vs Bellevue Heights
Aberfoyle Park (median $940,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Bellevue Heights ($1,240,000). Over the past year, Bellevue Heights (+24.9%) ran 15.1 percentage points ahead of Aberfoyle Park (+9.8%) on house-price growth.
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Aberfoyle Park and Bellevue Heights side by side
| Measure | Aberfoyle Park | Bellevue Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $1,240,000 |
| Median unit | $252,000 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.8% | +24.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $697/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 10 |
| Population | 11,234 | 2,712 |
| Median age | 42 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 670 mm | 670 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.8°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
Aberfoyle Park scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bellevue Heights (1073) sits above Aberfoyle Park (1061).
- For buyers
- Aberfoyle Park is the lower entry point at $940,000 median, 24% 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: Aberfoyle Park delivers the better gross yield (3.73% vs 2.92%), but Bellevue Heights 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
- Bellevue Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1061).
Aberfoyle Park vs Bellevue Heights: common questions
Is Aberfoyle Park or Bellevue Heights cheaper to buy in?
Aberfoyle Park has the lower median house price at $940,000, roughly 24% below Bellevue Heights ($1,240,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Aberfoyle Park or Bellevue Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Bellevue Heights grew +24.9% vs +9.8% in Aberfoyle Park, a gap of 15.1 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 Aberfoyle Park or Bellevue Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bellevue Heights scores 1073 vs 1061 in Aberfoyle Park. 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, Aberfoyle Park or Bellevue Heights?
Aberfoyle Park scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Aberfoyle Park or Bellevue Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in Aberfoyle Park vs 2.92% in Bellevue Heights. 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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