Athelstone vs Dernancourt
Athelstone (median $1,139,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Dernancourt ($1,182,500).
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Athelstone and Dernancourt side by side
| Measure | Athelstone | Dernancourt |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,139,000 | $1,182,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $261,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +24.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $685/wk |
| Unit rent | $313/wk | $575/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1059 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,601 | 4,063 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 578 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Dernancourt scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Athelstone (1059) sits above Dernancourt (1042).
- For buyers
- Athelstone is the lower entry point at $1,139,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dernancourt offers the higher gross rental yield (3.01% vs 2.97%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Athelstone edges out on average school ICSEA (1059 vs 1042).
Athelstone vs Dernancourt: common questions
Is Athelstone or Dernancourt cheaper to buy in?
Athelstone has the lower median house price at $1,139,000, roughly 4% below Dernancourt ($1,182,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Athelstone or Dernancourt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Athelstone scores 1059 vs 1042 in Dernancourt. 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, Athelstone or Dernancourt?
Dernancourt scores 34/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Athelstone or Dernancourt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.01% in Dernancourt vs 2.97% in Athelstone. 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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