Aylmerton vs Willow Vale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $820,000 and $1,290,000.
Aylmerton (median $820,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Willow Vale ($1,290,000). Over the past year, Willow Vale (+13.2%) ran 13.8 percentage points ahead of Aylmerton (-0.6%) on house-price growth.
Aylmerton scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willow Vale (1028) sits above Aylmerton (1026).
For buyers
Aylmerton is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 36% 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: Aylmerton delivers the better gross yield (2.73% vs 1.73%), but Willow Vale 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
Willow Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1026).
Common questions
Is Aylmerton or Willow Vale cheaper to buy in?
Aylmerton has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 36% below Willow Vale ($1,290,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Aylmerton or Willow Vale?
Over the past 12 months, Willow Vale grew +13.2% vs -0.6% in Aylmerton, a gap of 13.8 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 Aylmerton or Willow Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willow Vale scores 1028 vs 1026 in Aylmerton. 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, Aylmerton or Willow Vale?
Aylmerton scores 4/100 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, Aylmerton or Willow Vale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.73% in Aylmerton vs 1.73% in Willow Vale. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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