Aspendale vs Edithvale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,342,500 and $1,217,500. Aspendale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Edithvale (median $1,217,500) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Aspendale ($1,342,500).
Aspendale scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aspendale (1094) sits above Edithvale (1085).
For buyers
Edithvale is the lower entry point at $1,217,500 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Aspendale offers the higher gross rental yield (2.63% vs 1.69%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Aspendale edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1085).
Common questions
Is Aspendale or Edithvale cheaper to buy in?
Edithvale has the lower median house price at $1,217,500, roughly 10% below Aspendale ($1,342,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aspendale or Edithvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aspendale scores 1094 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.
Which is more walkable, Aspendale or Edithvale?
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Aspendale or Edithvale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.63% in Aspendale vs 1.69% in Edithvale. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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