Aspendale vs Edithvale
Edithvale (median $1,217,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Aspendale ($1,342,500).
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Aspendale and Edithvale side by side
| Measure | Aspendale | Edithvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,342,500 | $1,217,500 |
| Median unit | $948,500 | $870,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $545/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 22 |
| Transit score | 20 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,285 | 6,276 |
| Median age | 40 | 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
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, 9% 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 1085).
Aspendale vs Edithvale: common questions
Is Aspendale or Edithvale cheaper to buy in?
Edithvale has the lower median house price at $1,217,500, roughly 9% 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.
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