Beaumaris vs Cheltenham
Cheltenham (median $1,302,500) is roughly 39% cheaper to buy into than Beaumaris ($2,130,000).
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Beaumaris and Cheltenham side by side
| Measure | Beaumaris | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,130,000 | $1,302,500 |
| Median unit | $1,097,500 | $675,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $895/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $550/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1120 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 80 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 634 mm | 640 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 26.1°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
Cheltenham 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 (1108).
- For buyers
- Cheltenham is the lower entry point at $1,302,500 median, 39% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Cheltenham offers the higher gross rental yield (2.87% vs 2.18%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Beaumaris edges out on average school ICSEA (1120 vs 1108).
Beaumaris vs Cheltenham: common questions
Is Beaumaris or Cheltenham cheaper to buy in?
Cheltenham has the lower median house price at $1,302,500, roughly 39% below Beaumaris ($2,130,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Beaumaris or Cheltenham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beaumaris scores 1120 vs 1108 in Cheltenham. 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?
Cheltenham 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?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.87% in Cheltenham vs 2.18% in Beaumaris. 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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