Beresfield vs Metford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $716,000 and $732,500. Beresfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Beresfield (median $716,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Metford ($732,500). Over the past year, Beresfield (+14.1%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Metford (+9.7%) on house-price growth.
Beresfield scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Metford (1001) sits above Beresfield (964).
For buyers
Beresfield is the lower entry point at $716,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Beresfield carries both higher gross yield (4.94% vs 4.54%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Metford edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 964).
Common questions
Is Beresfield or Metford cheaper to buy in?
Beresfield has the lower median house price at $716,000, roughly 2% below Metford ($732,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Beresfield or Metford?
Over the past 12 months, Beresfield grew +14.1% vs +9.7% in Metford, a gap of 4.4 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 Beresfield or Metford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Metford scores 1001 vs 964 in Beresfield. 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, Beresfield or Metford?
Beresfield scores 14/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Beresfield or Metford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.94% in Beresfield vs 4.54% in Metford. 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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