Beverley vs West Croydon
Beverley (median $1,100,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than West Croydon ($1,225,000).
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Beverley and West Croydon side by side
| Measure | Beverley | West Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $1,225,000 |
| Median unit | $269,280 | $271,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +17.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $595/wk |
| Unit rent | $469/wk | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,578 | 4,242 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| 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
West Croydon scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Croydon (1012) sits above Beverley (1011).
- For buyers
- Beverley is the lower entry point at $1,100,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Beverley offers the higher gross rental yield (3.26% vs 2.53%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- West Croydon edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1011).
Beverley vs West Croydon: common questions
Is Beverley or West Croydon cheaper to buy in?
Beverley has the lower median house price at $1,100,000, roughly 10% below West Croydon ($1,225,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Beverley or West Croydon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Croydon scores 1012 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 West Croydon?
West Croydon scores 46/100 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 West Croydon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.26% in Beverley vs 2.53% in West 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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