Beaconsfield vs Zetland
Zetland (median $2,280,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Beaconsfield ($2,380,000). Over the past year, Beaconsfield (+0.7%) ran 0.5 percentage points ahead of Zetland (+0.2%) on house-price growth.
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Beaconsfield and Zetland side by side
| Measure | Beaconsfield | Zetland |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,380,000 | $2,280,000 |
| Median unit | $438,480 | $1,040,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +0.7% | +0.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $823/wk | $1050/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 27.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | 70.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1053 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,172 | 12,622 |
| Median age | 33 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1101 mm | 1101 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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 Zetland (1053) sits above Beaconsfield (1037). Beaconsfield skews owner-occupied (51%), Zetland runs more rental-dense (27% owner).
- For buyers
- Zetland is the lower entry point at $2,280,000 median, 4% 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: Zetland delivers the better gross yield (2.62% vs 2.40%), but Beaconsfield 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
- Zetland edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1037). Beaconsfield also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Beaconsfield vs Zetland: common questions
Is Beaconsfield or Zetland cheaper to buy in?
Zetland has the lower median house price at $2,280,000, roughly 4% below Beaconsfield ($2,380,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Beaconsfield or Zetland?
Over the past 12 months, Beaconsfield grew +0.7% vs +0.2% in Zetland, a gap of 0.5 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 Beaconsfield or Zetland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Zetland scores 1053 vs 1037 in Beaconsfield. 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, Beaconsfield or Zetland?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.62% in Zetland vs 2.40% in Beaconsfield. 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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