Auburn vs Clyde.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,495,000 and $2,143,778. Auburn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Auburn (median $1,495,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Clyde ($2,143,778). Over the past year, Auburn (+12.9%) ran 12.9 percentage points ahead of Clyde (0%) on house-price growth.
Auburn scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clyde (1017) sits above Auburn (1009).
For buyers
Auburn is the lower entry point at $1,495,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Auburn carries both higher gross yield (1.43% vs 0.97%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Clyde edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1009).
Common questions
Is Auburn or Clyde cheaper to buy in?
Auburn has the lower median house price at $1,495,000, roughly 30% below Clyde ($2,143,778). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Auburn or Clyde?
Over the past 12 months, Auburn grew +12.9% vs 0% in Clyde, a gap of 12.9 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 Auburn or Clyde have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clyde scores 1017 vs 1009 in Auburn. 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, Auburn or Clyde?
Auburn scores 100/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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, Auburn or Clyde?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.43% in Auburn vs 0.97% in Clyde. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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