Beverley vs Croydon
Beverley (median $1,100,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Croydon ($1,512,810). Over the past year, Beverley (+17%) ran 2.4 percentage points ahead of Croydon (+14.6%) on house-price growth.
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Beverley and Croydon side by side
| Measure | Beverley | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $1,512,810 |
| Median unit | $269,280 | $271,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +17.0% | +14.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $790/wk |
| Unit rent | $469/wk | $310/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 88 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,578 | 1,220 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
Croydon scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Croydon (1023) sits above Beverley (1011). Croydon skews owner-occupied (72%), Beverley runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
- For buyers
- Beverley is the lower entry point at $1,100,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Beverley carries both higher gross yield (3.26% vs 2.72%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Croydon edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1011).
Beverley vs Croydon: common questions
Is Beverley or Croydon cheaper to buy in?
Beverley has the lower median house price at $1,100,000, roughly 27% below Croydon ($1,512,810). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Beverley or Croydon?
Over the past 12 months, Beverley grew +17% vs +14.6% in Croydon, a gap of 2.4 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 Beverley or Croydon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon scores 1023 vs 1011 in Beverley. 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, Beverley or Croydon?
Croydon scores 88/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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, Beverley or Croydon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.26% in Beverley vs 2.72% in Croydon. 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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