Beveridge vs Kalkallo.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $650,000 and $637,500. Kalkallo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kalkallo (median $637,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Beveridge ($650,000).
Kalkallo scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kalkallo (1014) sits above Beveridge (1010).
For buyers
Kalkallo is the lower entry point at $637,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Beveridge offers the higher gross rental yield (3.20% vs 3.11%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Kalkallo edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1010).
Common questions
Is Beveridge or Kalkallo cheaper to buy in?
Kalkallo has the lower median house price at $637,500, roughly 2% below Beveridge ($650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Beveridge or Kalkallo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kalkallo scores 1014 vs 1010 in Beveridge. 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, Beveridge or Kalkallo?
Kalkallo scores 2/100 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, Beveridge or Kalkallo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.20% in Beveridge vs 3.11% in Kalkallo. 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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