Alfredton vs Delacombe.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $605,000 and $545,000. Delacombe edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Delacombe (median $545,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Alfredton ($605,000).
Delacombe scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alfredton (1025) sits above Delacombe (1024).
For buyers
Delacombe is the lower entry point at $545,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Delacombe offers the higher gross rental yield (3.82% vs 3.52%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Alfredton edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1024).
Common questions
Is Alfredton or Delacombe cheaper to buy in?
Delacombe has the lower median house price at $545,000, roughly 11% below Alfredton ($605,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alfredton or Delacombe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alfredton scores 1025 vs 1024 in Delacombe. 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, Alfredton or Delacombe?
Delacombe scores 34/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Alfredton or Delacombe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.82% in Delacombe vs 3.52% in Alfredton. 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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