Athol Park vs Ferryden Park
Athol Park (median $880,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Ferryden Park ($900,000). Over the past year, Athol Park (+2.3%) ran 3.2 percentage points ahead of Ferryden Park (-0.9%) on house-price growth.
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Athol Park and Ferryden Park side by side
| Measure | Athol Park | Ferryden Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | $900,000 |
| Median unit | $238,320 | $237,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.3% | -0.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $565/wk | $415/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 2,023 | 4,495 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 403 mm | 403 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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 Ferryden Park (1010) sits above Athol Park (999).
- For buyers
- Athol Park is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Ferryden Park delivers the better gross yield (3.76% vs 3.72%), but Athol Park has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Ferryden Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 999).
Athol Park vs Ferryden Park: common questions
Is Athol Park or Ferryden Park cheaper to buy in?
Athol Park has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 2% below Ferryden Park ($900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Athol Park or Ferryden Park?
Over the past 12 months, Athol Park grew +2.3% vs -0.9% in Ferryden Park, a gap of 3.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Athol Park or Ferryden Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ferryden Park scores 1010 vs 999 in Athol Park. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Athol Park or Ferryden Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.76% in Ferryden Park vs 3.72% in Athol Park. 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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