Abermain vs Pelaw Main
Abermain (median $672,500) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Pelaw Main ($715,000). Over the past year, Abermain (+11.2%) ran 4.5 percentage points ahead of Pelaw Main (+6.7%) on house-price growth.
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Abermain and Pelaw Main side by side
| Measure | Abermain | Pelaw Main |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $672,500 | $715,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $226,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.2% | +6.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $535/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 0 |
| Population | 2,544 | 1,080 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 752 mm | 819 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 29.9°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 Pelaw Main (938) sits above Abermain (921).
- For buyers
- Abermain is the lower entry point at $672,500 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Abermain carries both higher gross yield (4.14% vs 3.85%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Pelaw Main edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 921).
Abermain vs Pelaw Main: common questions
Is Abermain or Pelaw Main cheaper to buy in?
Abermain has the lower median house price at $672,500, roughly 6% below Pelaw Main ($715,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Abermain or Pelaw Main?
Over the past 12 months, Abermain grew +11.2% vs +6.7% in Pelaw Main, a gap of 4.5 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 Abermain or Pelaw Main have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pelaw Main scores 938 vs 921 in Abermain. 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, Abermain or Pelaw Main?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.14% in Abermain vs 3.85% in Pelaw Main. 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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