Beaumaris vs Cheltenham East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,130,000 and $1,130,000. Cheltenham East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cheltenham East (median $1,130,000) is roughly 88% cheaper to buy into than Beaumaris ($2,130,000).
Cheltenham East scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beaumaris (1120) sits above Cheltenham East (1108).
For buyers
Cheltenham East is the lower entry point at $1,130,000 median, 88% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Beaumaris offers the higher gross rental yield (2.18% vs 1.98%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Beaumaris edges out on average school ICSEA (1120 vs 1108).
Common questions
Is Beaumaris or Cheltenham East cheaper to buy in?
Cheltenham East has the lower median house price at $1,130,000, roughly 88% below Beaumaris ($2,130,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Beaumaris or Cheltenham East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beaumaris scores 1120 vs 1108 in Cheltenham East. 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, Beaumaris or Cheltenham East?
Cheltenham East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 80/100. 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, Beaumaris or Cheltenham East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.18% in Beaumaris vs 1.98% in Cheltenham East. 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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