Briar Hill vs Eltham North
Briar Hill (median $960,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Eltham North ($1,331,000).
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Briar Hill and Eltham North side by side
| Measure | Briar Hill | Eltham North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $960,000 | $1,331,000 |
| Median unit | $831,000 | $362,160 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1086 | 1099 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 2 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,220 | 6,830 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 665 mm | 679 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.5°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
Briar Hill scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eltham North (1099) sits above Briar Hill (1086). Eltham North skews owner-occupied (93%), Briar Hill runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
- For buyers
- Briar Hill is the lower entry point at $960,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Eltham North edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1086). Eltham North also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Briar Hill vs Eltham North: common questions
Is Briar Hill or Eltham North cheaper to buy in?
Briar Hill has the lower median house price at $960,000, roughly 28% below Eltham North ($1,331,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Briar Hill or Eltham North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eltham North scores 1099 vs 1086 in Briar Hill. 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, Briar Hill or Eltham North?
Briar Hill scores 30/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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