Abermain vs Weston
Weston (median $615,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Abermain ($672,500). Over the past year, Abermain (+11.2%) ran 3.3 percentage points ahead of Weston (+7.9%) on house-price growth.
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Abermain and Weston side by side
| Measure | Abermain | Weston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $672,500 | $615,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.2% | +7.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $535/wk | $535/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 926 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 40 |
| Population | 2,544 | 4,088 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 752 mm | 752 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°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
Weston scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Weston (926) sits above Abermain (921).
- For buyers
- Weston 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
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Weston delivers the better gross yield (4.52% vs 4.14%), but Abermain 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
- Weston edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 921).
Abermain vs Weston: common questions
Is Abermain or Weston cheaper to buy in?
Weston has the lower median house price at $615,000, roughly 9% below Abermain ($672,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Abermain or Weston?
Over the past 12 months, Abermain grew +11.2% vs +7.9% in Weston, a gap of 3.3 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 Abermain or Weston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Weston scores 926 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 is more walkable, Abermain or Weston?
Weston scores 2/100 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, Abermain or Weston?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.52% in Weston vs 4.14% in Abermain. 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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