Beecroft vs Cheltenham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,558,000 and $2,955,000. Beecroft edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Beecroft (median $2,558,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Cheltenham ($2,955,000). Over the past year, Beecroft (+2.8%) ran 2.8 percentage points ahead of Cheltenham (0%) on house-price growth.
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 carries both higher gross yield (2.34% vs 2.02%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Beecroft edges out on average school ICSEA (1140 vs 1138).
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.
Which has stronger property growth, Beecroft or Cheltenham?
Over the past 12 months, Beecroft grew +2.8% vs 0% in Cheltenham, a gap of 2.8 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 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.
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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