Clarence Gardens vs Edwardstown.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,486,327 and $1,125,000. Clarence Gardens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Edwardstown (median $1,125,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Clarence Gardens ($1,486,327). Over the past year, Clarence Gardens (+35.4%) ran 24.3 percentage points ahead of Edwardstown (+11.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarence Gardens (1078) sits above Edwardstown (1068). Clarence Gardens skews owner-occupied (75%), Edwardstown runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
For buyers
Edwardstown is the lower entry point at $1,125,000 median, 32% 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: Edwardstown delivers the better gross yield (3.00% vs 2.24%), but Clarence Gardens 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
Clarence Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1068). Clarence Gardens also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Clarence Gardens or Edwardstown cheaper to buy in?
Edwardstown has the lower median house price at $1,125,000, roughly 32% below Clarence Gardens ($1,486,327). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clarence Gardens or Edwardstown?
Over the past 12 months, Clarence Gardens grew +35.4% vs +11.1% in Edwardstown, a gap of 24.3 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 Clarence Gardens or Edwardstown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarence Gardens scores 1078 vs 1068 in Edwardstown. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Clarence Gardens or Edwardstown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.00% in Edwardstown vs 2.24% in Clarence Gardens. 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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