Aveley vs The Vines.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $630,000 and $800,000. Aveley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Aveley (median $630,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than The Vines ($800,000).
Aveley scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aveley (1009) sits above The Vines (1007).
For buyers
Aveley is the lower entry point at $630,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Aveley offers the higher gross rental yield (3.01% vs 2.37%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Aveley edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1007).
Common questions
Is Aveley or The Vines cheaper to buy in?
Aveley has the lower median house price at $630,000, roughly 21% below The Vines ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aveley or The Vines have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aveley scores 1009 vs 1007 in The Vines. 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, Aveley or The Vines?
Aveley scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Aveley or The Vines?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.01% in Aveley vs 2.37% in The Vines. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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