Aspendale Gardens vs Edithvale
Edithvale (median $1,217,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Aspendale Gardens ($1,265,000).
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Aspendale Gardens and Edithvale side by side
| Measure | Aspendale Gardens | Edithvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,265,000 | $1,217,500 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $870,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1092 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,427 | 6,276 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 661 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.7°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 Aspendale Gardens (1092) sits above Edithvale (1085). Aspendale Gardens skews owner-occupied (84%), Edithvale runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Edithvale is the lower entry point at $1,217,500 median, 4% 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 Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1085). Aspendale Gardens also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Aspendale Gardens vs Edithvale: common questions
Is Aspendale Gardens or Edithvale cheaper to buy in?
Edithvale has the lower median house price at $1,217,500, roughly 4% below Aspendale Gardens ($1,265,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aspendale Gardens or Edithvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aspendale Gardens scores 1092 vs 1085 in Edithvale. 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.
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