Aireys Inlet vs Fairhaven.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,247,500 and $1,725,000. Aireys Inlet edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Aireys Inlet (median $1,247,500) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Fairhaven ($1,725,000).
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 Aireys Inlet (1092) sits above Fairhaven (1074).
For buyers
Aireys Inlet is the lower entry point at $1,247,500 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Aireys Inlet offers the higher gross rental yield (1.46% vs 1.06%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Aireys Inlet edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1074).
Common questions
Is Aireys Inlet or Fairhaven cheaper to buy in?
Aireys Inlet has the lower median house price at $1,247,500, roughly 28% below Fairhaven ($1,725,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aireys Inlet or Fairhaven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aireys Inlet scores 1092 vs 1074 in Fairhaven. 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 Fairhaven?
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Aireys Inlet or Fairhaven?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.46% in Aireys Inlet vs 1.06% in Fairhaven. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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