Cheltenham vs North Epping.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,955,000 and $2,482,650. North Epping edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Epping (median $2,482,650) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Cheltenham ($2,955,000). Over the past year, North Epping (+7.9%) ran 7.9 percentage points ahead of Cheltenham (0%) on house-price growth.
North Epping scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cheltenham (1138) sits above North Epping (1127).
For buyers
North Epping is the lower entry point at $2,482,650 median, 19% 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: Cheltenham delivers the better gross yield (1.06% vs 1.05%), but North Epping 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
Cheltenham edges out on average school ICSEA (1138 vs 1127).
Common questions
Is Cheltenham or North Epping cheaper to buy in?
North Epping has the lower median house price at $2,482,650, roughly 19% below Cheltenham ($2,955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cheltenham or North Epping?
Over the past 12 months, North Epping grew +7.9% vs 0% in Cheltenham, a gap of 7.9 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 Cheltenham or North Epping have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cheltenham scores 1138 vs 1127 in North Epping. 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, Cheltenham or North Epping?
North Epping scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Cheltenham or North Epping?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.06% in Cheltenham vs 1.05% in North Epping. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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