Alphington vs Clifton Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,025,000 and $1,735,000.
Clifton Hill (median $1,735,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Alphington ($2,025,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alphington (1143) sits above Clifton Hill (1131).
For buyers
Clifton Hill is the lower entry point at $1,735,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clifton Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (2.99% vs 2.18%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Alphington edges out on average school ICSEA (1143 vs 1131).
Common questions
Is Alphington or Clifton Hill cheaper to buy in?
Clifton Hill has the lower median house price at $1,735,000, roughly 17% below Alphington ($2,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alphington or Clifton Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alphington scores 1143 vs 1131 in Clifton Hill. 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, Alphington or Clifton Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.99% in Clifton Hill vs 2.18% in Alphington. 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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