Broadmeadow vs Islington
Islington (median $1,042,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Broadmeadow ($1,245,000).
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Broadmeadow and Islington side by side
| Measure | Broadmeadow | Islington |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,245,000 | $1,042,500 |
| Median unit | $310,320 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +10.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $710/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | $615/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 78 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,688 | 2,026 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1190 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 28.1°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
Islington scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Broadmeadow (1056) sits above Islington (1021).
- For buyers
- Islington is the lower entry point at $1,042,500 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Islington offers the higher gross rental yield (3.62% vs 2.97%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Broadmeadow edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1021).
Broadmeadow vs Islington: common questions
Is Broadmeadow or Islington cheaper to buy in?
Islington has the lower median house price at $1,042,500, roughly 16% below Broadmeadow ($1,245,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Broadmeadow or Islington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Broadmeadow scores 1056 vs 1021 in Islington. 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, Broadmeadow or Islington?
Islington scores 78/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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, Broadmeadow or Islington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Islington vs 2.97% in Broadmeadow. 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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