Cheltenham vs Alberton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $991,500 and $1,550,000. Cheltenham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cheltenham (median $991,500) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Alberton ($1,550,000). Over the past year, Alberton (0%) ran 23.0 percentage points ahead of Cheltenham (-23%) on house-price growth.
Cheltenham scores higher on walkability (54/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cheltenham (1001) sits above Alberton (995).
For buyers
Cheltenham is the lower entry point at $991,500 median, 36% 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 (3.30% vs 1.68%), but Alberton 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 (1001 vs 995).
Common questions
Is Cheltenham or Alberton cheaper to buy in?
Cheltenham has the lower median house price at $991,500, roughly 36% below Alberton ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cheltenham or Alberton?
Over the past 12 months, Alberton grew 0% vs -23% in Cheltenham, a gap of 23.0 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 Cheltenham or Alberton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cheltenham scores 1001 vs 995 in Alberton. 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 Alberton?
Cheltenham scores 54/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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 Alberton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.30% in Cheltenham vs 1.68% in Alberton. 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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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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