Blair Athol vs Clearview
Clearview (median $1,002,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Blair Athol ($1,033,750). Over the past year, Clearview (+14.3%) ran 3.3 percentage points ahead of Blair Athol (+11%) on house-price growth.
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Blair Athol and Clearview side by side
| Measure | Blair Athol | Clearview |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,033,750 | $1,002,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $259,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.0% | +14.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $595/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 8 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 75 |
| Population | 5,274 | 4,261 |
| Median age | 32 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°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
Blair Athol scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clearview (1028) sits above Blair Athol (1020).
- For buyers
- Clearview is the lower entry point at $1,002,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Clearview carries both higher gross yield (3.53% vs 2.99%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Clearview edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1020).
Blair Athol vs Clearview: common questions
Is Blair Athol or Clearview cheaper to buy in?
Clearview has the lower median house price at $1,002,000, roughly 3% below Blair Athol ($1,033,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Blair Athol or Clearview?
Over the past 12 months, Clearview grew +14.3% vs +11% in Blair Athol, a gap of 3.3 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 Blair Athol or Clearview have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clearview scores 1028 vs 1020 in Blair Athol. 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, Blair Athol or Clearview?
Blair Athol scores 28/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Blair Athol or Clearview?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.53% in Clearview vs 2.99% in Blair Athol. 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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