Aberfoyle Park vs Flagstaff Hill
Aberfoyle Park (median $940,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Flagstaff Hill ($1,066,000). Over the past year, Aberfoyle Park (+9.8%) ran 3.2 percentage points ahead of Flagstaff Hill (+6.6%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Aberfoyle Park | Flagstaff Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $1,066,000 |
| Median unit | $252,000 | $252,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.8% | +6.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $625/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 0 |
| Population | 11,234 | 10,184 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| 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
Flagstaff Hill 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 Flagstaff Hill (1062) sits above Aberfoyle Park (1061).
- For buyers
- Aberfoyle Park is the lower entry point at $940,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Aberfoyle Park carries both higher gross yield (3.73% vs 3.05%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Flagstaff Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1061).
Aberfoyle Park vs Flagstaff Hill: common questions
Is Aberfoyle Park or Flagstaff Hill cheaper to buy in?
Aberfoyle Park has the lower median house price at $940,000, roughly 12% below Flagstaff Hill ($1,066,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Aberfoyle Park or Flagstaff Hill?
Over the past 12 months, Aberfoyle Park grew +9.8% vs +6.6% in Flagstaff Hill, a gap of 3.2 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 Flagstaff Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flagstaff Hill scores 1062 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 Flagstaff Hill?
Flagstaff Hill 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 Flagstaff Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in Aberfoyle Park vs 3.05% in Flagstaff 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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