Claremont Meadows vs Caddens.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,322,000 and $1,110,500. Caddens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Caddens (median $1,110,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Claremont Meadows ($1,322,000). Over the past year, Claremont Meadows (+24.6%) ran 30.6 percentage points ahead of Caddens (-6%) on house-price growth.
Caddens scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caddens (991) sits above Claremont Meadows (977).
For buyers
Caddens is the lower entry point at $1,110,500 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: Caddens delivers the better gross yield (3.18% vs 2.67%), but Claremont Meadows 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
Caddens edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 977).
Common questions
Is Claremont Meadows or Caddens cheaper to buy in?
Caddens has the lower median house price at $1,110,500, roughly 19% below Claremont Meadows ($1,322,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Claremont Meadows or Caddens?
Over the past 12 months, Claremont Meadows grew +24.6% vs -6% in Caddens, a gap of 30.6 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 Claremont Meadows or Caddens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caddens scores 991 vs 977 in Claremont Meadows. 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, Claremont Meadows or Caddens?
Caddens scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Claremont Meadows or Caddens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.18% in Caddens vs 2.67% in Claremont Meadows. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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