Berwick vs Beaconsfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $870,000 and $960,000.
Berwick (median $870,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Beaconsfield ($960,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beaconsfield (1066) sits above Berwick (1046).
For buyers
Berwick is the lower entry point at $870,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Berwick offers the higher gross rental yield (3.59% vs 2.11%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Beaconsfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1046).
Common questions
Is Berwick or Beaconsfield cheaper to buy in?
Berwick has the lower median house price at $870,000, roughly 9% below Beaconsfield ($960,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Berwick or Beaconsfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beaconsfield scores 1066 vs 1046 in Berwick. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Berwick or Beaconsfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.59% in Berwick vs 2.11% in Beaconsfield. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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