Carlton vs Bexley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,830,000 and $1,787,000.
Bexley (median $1,787,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Carlton ($1,830,000). Over the past year, Bexley (+3.3%) ran 1.0 percentage points ahead of Carlton (+2.3%) on house-price growth.
Carlton scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carlton (1079) sits above Bexley (1069). Bexley skews owner-occupied (71%), Carlton runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
For buyers
Bexley is the lower entry point at $1,787,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bexley carries both higher gross yield (2.76% vs 2.42%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Carlton edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1069).
Common questions
Is Carlton or Bexley cheaper to buy in?
Bexley has the lower median house price at $1,787,000, roughly 2% below Carlton ($1,830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Carlton or Bexley?
Over the past 12 months, Bexley grew +3.3% vs +2.3% in Carlton, a gap of 1.0 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 Carlton or Bexley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carlton scores 1079 vs 1069 in Bexley. 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, Carlton or Bexley?
Carlton scores 100/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Carlton or Bexley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Bexley vs 2.42% in Carlton. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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