Clifton Hill vs Collingwood
Collingwood (median $1,403,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Clifton Hill ($1,735,000).
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Clifton Hill and Collingwood side by side
| Measure | Clifton Hill | Collingwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,735,000 | $1,403,500 |
| Median unit | $719,500 | $660,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $998/wk | $950/wk |
| Unit rent | $690/wk | $695/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1131 | 1066 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,606 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 611 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clifton Hill (1131) sits above Collingwood (1066).
- For buyers
- Collingwood is the lower entry point at $1,403,500 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Collingwood offers the higher gross rental yield (3.52% vs 2.99%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Clifton Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1131 vs 1066).
Clifton Hill vs Collingwood: common questions
Is Clifton Hill or Collingwood cheaper to buy in?
Collingwood has the lower median house price at $1,403,500, roughly 19% below Clifton Hill ($1,735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clifton Hill or Collingwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clifton Hill scores 1131 vs 1066 in Collingwood. 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, Clifton Hill or Collingwood?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.52% in Collingwood vs 2.99% in Clifton Hill. 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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