Alstonvale vs Teven
Alstonvale (median $1,555,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Teven ($2,060,000).
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Alstonvale and Teven side by side
| Measure | Alstonvale | Teven |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,555,000 | $2,060,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -19.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1016 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 431 | 306 |
| Median age | 53 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1613 mm | 1675 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.4°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 Alstonvale (1030) sits above Teven (1016). Alstonvale skews owner-occupied (83%), Teven runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Alstonvale is the lower entry point at $1,555,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Alstonvale offers the higher gross rental yield (2.51% vs 2.27%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Alstonvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1016).
Alstonvale vs Teven: common questions
Is Alstonvale or Teven cheaper to buy in?
Alstonvale has the lower median house price at $1,555,000, roughly 25% below Teven ($2,060,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alstonvale or Teven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alstonvale scores 1030 vs 1016 in Teven. 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, Alstonvale or Teven?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.51% in Alstonvale vs 2.27% in Teven. 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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