Aspendale Gardens vs Aspendale
Aspendale Gardens (median $1,265,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Aspendale ($1,342,500).
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Aspendale Gardens and Aspendale side by side
| Measure | Aspendale Gardens | Aspendale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,265,000 | $1,342,500 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $948,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $545/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1092 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,427 | 7,285 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 661 mm | 661 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 26.0°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
Aspendale scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aspendale (1094) sits above Aspendale Gardens (1092).
- For buyers
- Aspendale Gardens is the lower entry point at $1,265,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Aspendale edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1092).
Aspendale Gardens vs Aspendale: common questions
Is Aspendale Gardens or Aspendale cheaper to buy in?
Aspendale Gardens has the lower median house price at $1,265,000, roughly 6% below Aspendale ($1,342,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aspendale Gardens or Aspendale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aspendale scores 1094 vs 1092 in Aspendale Gardens. 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, Aspendale Gardens or Aspendale?
Aspendale scores 36/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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.
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