Alberton vs Queenstown.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,615,000 and $779,500.
Queenstown (median $779,500) is roughly 107% cheaper to buy into than Alberton ($1,615,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alberton (995) sits above Queenstown (994). Alberton skews owner-occupied (70%), Queenstown runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
For buyers
Queenstown is the lower entry point at $779,500 median, 107% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Queenstown offers the higher gross rental yield (3.67% vs 1.61%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Alberton edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 994).
Common questions
Is Alberton or Queenstown cheaper to buy in?
Queenstown has the lower median house price at $779,500, roughly 107% below Alberton ($1,615,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alberton or Queenstown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alberton scores 995 vs 994 in Queenstown. 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, Alberton or Queenstown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.67% in Queenstown 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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