Buxton vs Yanderra
Buxton (median $867,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Yanderra ($955,000). Over the past year, Yanderra (+12.4%) ran 6.0 percentage points ahead of Buxton (+6.4%) on house-price growth.
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Buxton and Yanderra side by side
| Measure | Buxton | Yanderra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $867,500 | $955,000 |
| Median unit | $380,160 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.4% | +12.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $790/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 4 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 2,071 | 702 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 764 mm | 782 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.3°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yanderra (963) sits above Buxton (960).
- For buyers
- Buxton is the lower entry point at $867,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Buxton delivers the better gross yield (4.74% vs 3.70%), but Yanderra has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Yanderra edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 960).
Buxton vs Yanderra: common questions
Is Buxton or Yanderra cheaper to buy in?
Buxton has the lower median house price at $867,500, roughly 9% below Yanderra ($955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Buxton or Yanderra?
Over the past 12 months, Yanderra grew +12.4% vs +6.4% in Buxton, a gap of 6.0 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 Buxton or Yanderra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yanderra scores 963 vs 960 in Buxton. 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, Buxton or Yanderra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.74% in Buxton vs 3.70% in Yanderra. 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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