Aireys Inlet vs Anglesea
Aireys Inlet (median $1,247,500) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Anglesea ($1,512,500).
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Aireys Inlet and Anglesea side by side
| Measure | Aireys Inlet | Anglesea |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,247,500 | $1,512,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1092 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 979 | 3,208 |
| Median age | 57 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.7°C | 24.0°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
Aireys Inlet scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Anglesea (1094) sits above Aireys Inlet (1092).
- For buyers
- Aireys Inlet is the lower entry point at $1,247,500 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Anglesea edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1092).
Aireys Inlet vs Anglesea: common questions
Is Aireys Inlet or Anglesea cheaper to buy in?
Aireys Inlet has the lower median house price at $1,247,500, roughly 18% below Anglesea ($1,512,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aireys Inlet or Anglesea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Anglesea scores 1094 vs 1092 in Aireys Inlet. 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, Aireys Inlet or Anglesea?
Aireys Inlet scores 20/100 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.
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