Cheltenham vs St Clair.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,125,000 and $1,092,500. Cheltenham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
St Clair (median $1,092,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Cheltenham ($1,125,000). Over the past year, Cheltenham (0%) ran 1.3 percentage points ahead of St Clair (-1.3%) on house-price growth.
Cheltenham scores higher on walkability (54/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cheltenham (1001) sits above St Clair (996). Cheltenham skews owner-occupied (77%), St Clair runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
For buyers
St Clair is the lower entry point at $1,092,500 median, 3% 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: St Clair delivers the better gross yield (3.00% vs 2.91%), but Cheltenham 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 996).
Common questions
Is Cheltenham or St Clair cheaper to buy in?
St Clair has the lower median house price at $1,092,500, roughly 3% below Cheltenham ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cheltenham or St Clair?
Over the past 12 months, Cheltenham grew 0% vs -1.3% in St Clair, a gap of 1.3 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 St Clair have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cheltenham scores 1001 vs 996 in St Clair. 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 St Clair?
Cheltenham scores 54/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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 St Clair?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.00% in St Clair vs 2.91% in Cheltenham. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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