Beecroft vs Cheltenham
Beecroft (median $2,558,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Cheltenham ($2,955,000).
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| Measure | Beecroft | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,558,000 | $2,955,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $549,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1140 | 1138 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 30 | 30 |
| Bike score | 60 | 80 |
| Population | 10,291 | 2,166 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 989 mm | 1113 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.0°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
Beecroft 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 Beecroft (1140) sits above Cheltenham (1138).
- For buyers
- Beecroft is the lower entry point at $2,558,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Beecroft offers the higher gross rental yield (2.34% vs 2.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Beecroft edges out on average school ICSEA (1140 vs 1138).
Beecroft vs Cheltenham: common questions
Is Beecroft or Cheltenham cheaper to buy in?
Beecroft has the lower median house price at $2,558,000, roughly 13% below Cheltenham ($2,955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Beecroft or Cheltenham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beecroft scores 1140 vs 1138 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, Beecroft or Cheltenham?
Beecroft 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, Beecroft or Cheltenham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.34% in Beecroft vs 2.02% in Cheltenham. 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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