Clifton Hill vs Fairfield
Clifton Hill (median $1,735,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Fairfield ($2,050,000).
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Clifton Hill and Fairfield side by side
| Measure | Clifton Hill | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,735,000 | $2,050,000 |
| Median unit | $719,500 | $594,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $998/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $690/wk | $575/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1131 | 1138 |
| 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 Fairfield (1138) sits above Clifton Hill (1131).
- For buyers
- Clifton Hill is the lower entry point at $1,735,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Clifton Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (2.99% vs 2.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fairfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1138 vs 1131).
Clifton Hill vs Fairfield: common questions
Is Clifton Hill or Fairfield cheaper to buy in?
Clifton Hill has the lower median house price at $1,735,000, roughly 15% below Fairfield ($2,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clifton Hill or Fairfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairfield scores 1138 vs 1131 in Clifton Hill. 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 Fairfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.99% in Clifton Hill vs 2.16% in Fairfield. 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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