Alphington vs Northcote
Northcote (median $1,724,500) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Alphington ($2,025,000).
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Alphington and Northcote side by side
| Measure | Alphington | Northcote |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,025,000 | $1,724,500 |
| Median unit | $921,300 | $600,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1143 | 1137 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 30 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,702 | 25,276 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 611 mm | 623 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alphington (1143) sits above Northcote (1137).
- For buyers
- Northcote is the lower entry point at $1,724,500 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Northcote offers the higher gross rental yield (2.56% vs 2.18%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Alphington edges out on average school ICSEA (1143 vs 1137).
Alphington vs Northcote: common questions
Is Alphington or Northcote cheaper to buy in?
Northcote has the lower median house price at $1,724,500, roughly 15% below Alphington ($2,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alphington or Northcote have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alphington scores 1143 vs 1137 in Northcote. 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 Northcote?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.56% in Northcote 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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