Cheltenham East vs Cheltenham North

Cheltenham North (median $1,042,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Cheltenham East ($1,130,000).

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Cheltenham East and Cheltenham North side by side

MeasureCheltenham EastCheltenham North
Price and market
Median house$1,130,000$1,042,500
Median unit$737,500$597,500
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11081100
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Climate
Annual rainfall640 mm640 mm
Mean max, January26.1°C26.1°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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cheltenham East (1108) sits above Cheltenham North (1100).

For buyers
Cheltenham North is the lower entry point at $1,042,500 median, 8% 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
Cheltenham East edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1100).

Cheltenham East vs Cheltenham North: common questions

Is Cheltenham East or Cheltenham North cheaper to buy in?

Cheltenham North has the lower median house price at $1,042,500, roughly 8% below Cheltenham East ($1,130,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Cheltenham East or Cheltenham North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cheltenham East scores 1108 vs 1100 in Cheltenham North. 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.