Angus vs Melonba
Angus (median $200,000) is roughly 84% cheaper to buy into than Melonba ($1,263,500).
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Angus and Melonba side by side
| Measure | Angus | Melonba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $200,000 | $1,263,500 |
| Median unit | $446,400 | $446,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -0.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 25 |
| Population | 384 | 1,439 |
| Median age | 45 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 700 mm | 700 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.4°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
Melonba skews owner-occupied (90%), Angus runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Angus is the lower entry point at $200,000 median, 84% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Angus offers the higher gross rental yield (22.10% vs 3.50%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Melonba has a heavier family-household mix (95% vs 70%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Angus vs Melonba: common questions
Is Angus or Melonba cheaper to buy in?
Angus has the lower median house price at $200,000, roughly 84% below Melonba ($1,263,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Angus or Melonba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 22.10% in Angus vs 3.50% in Melonba. 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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