Albury vs Lavington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $940,000 and $585,000. Lavington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lavington (median $585,000) is roughly 61% cheaper to buy into than Albury ($940,000). Over the past year, Lavington (+17.2%) ran 6.0 percentage points ahead of Albury (+11.2%) on house-price growth.
Albury scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lavington (972) sits above Albury (963).
For buyers
Lavington is the lower entry point at $585,000 median, 61% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lavington carries both higher gross yield (4.62% vs 3.00%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Lavington edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 963).
Common questions
Is Albury or Lavington cheaper to buy in?
Lavington has the lower median house price at $585,000, roughly 61% below Albury ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Albury or Lavington?
Over the past 12 months, Lavington grew +17.2% vs +11.2% in Albury, a gap of 6.0 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 Albury or Lavington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lavington scores 972 vs 963 in Albury. 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, Albury or Lavington?
Albury scores 100/100 on walkability vs 72/100. 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, Albury or Lavington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.62% in Lavington vs 3.00% in Albury. 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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