Aberfoyle Park vs Coromandel Valley
Aberfoyle Park (median $940,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Coromandel Valley ($1,210,000). Over the past year, Coromandel Valley (+24.7%) ran 14.9 percentage points ahead of Aberfoyle Park (+9.8%) on house-price growth.
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Aberfoyle Park and Coromandel Valley side by side
| Measure | Aberfoyle Park | Coromandel Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $1,210,000 |
| Median unit | $252,000 | $308,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.8% | +24.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $472/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 11,234 | 4,380 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| 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
Coromandel Valley scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coromandel Valley (1078) sits above Aberfoyle Park (1061). Coromandel Valley skews owner-occupied (92%), Aberfoyle Park runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
- For buyers
- Aberfoyle Park is the lower entry point at $940,000 median, 22% 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 2.79%), but Coromandel Valley 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
- Coromandel Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1061).
Aberfoyle Park vs Coromandel Valley: common questions
Is Aberfoyle Park or Coromandel Valley cheaper to buy in?
Aberfoyle Park has the lower median house price at $940,000, roughly 22% below Coromandel Valley ($1,210,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Aberfoyle Park or Coromandel Valley?
Over the past 12 months, Coromandel Valley grew +24.7% vs +9.8% in Aberfoyle Park, a gap of 14.9 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 Coromandel Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coromandel Valley scores 1078 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 Coromandel Valley?
Coromandel Valley scores 8/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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 Coromandel Valley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in Aberfoyle Park vs 2.79% in Coromandel Valley. 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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