Budgee Budgee vs St Fillans.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $962,500 and $1,535,000. Budgee Budgee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Budgee Budgee (median $962,500) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than St Fillans ($1,535,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Budgee Budgee (957) sits above St Fillans (938).
For buyers
Budgee Budgee is the lower entry point at $962,500 median, 37% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Budgee Budgee offers the higher gross rental yield (1.94% vs 1.22%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Budgee Budgee edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 938). Budgee Budgee also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Budgee Budgee or St Fillans cheaper to buy in?
Budgee Budgee has the lower median house price at $962,500, roughly 37% below St Fillans ($1,535,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Budgee Budgee or St Fillans have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Budgee Budgee scores 957 vs 938 in St Fillans. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Budgee Budgee or St Fillans?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.94% in Budgee Budgee vs 1.22% in St Fillans. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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