Alberton vs Cheltenham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,615,000 and $1,125,000. Cheltenham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cheltenham (median $1,125,000) is roughly 44% cheaper to buy into than Alberton ($1,615,000).
Cheltenham scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 54/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cheltenham (1001) sits above Alberton (995).
For buyers
Cheltenham is the lower entry point at $1,125,000 median, 44% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Cheltenham offers the higher gross rental yield (2.91% vs 1.61%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Cheltenham edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 995).
Common questions
Is Alberton or Cheltenham cheaper to buy in?
Cheltenham has the lower median house price at $1,125,000, roughly 44% below Alberton ($1,615,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alberton or Cheltenham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cheltenham scores 1001 vs 995 in Alberton. 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, Alberton or Cheltenham?
Cheltenham scores 54/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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, Alberton or Cheltenham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.91% in Cheltenham vs 1.61% in Alberton. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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