Cloverdale vs Kewdale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $620,000 and $718,000. Cloverdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cloverdale (median $620,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Kewdale ($718,000).
Cloverdale scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cloverdale (1027) sits above Kewdale (1009).
For buyers
Cloverdale is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Cloverdale offers the higher gross rental yield (2.85% vs 2.46%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Cloverdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1009).
Common questions
Is Cloverdale or Kewdale cheaper to buy in?
Cloverdale has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 14% below Kewdale ($718,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cloverdale or Kewdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cloverdale scores 1027 vs 1009 in Kewdale. 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, Cloverdale or Kewdale?
Cloverdale scores 38/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Cloverdale or Kewdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.85% in Cloverdale vs 2.46% in Kewdale. 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
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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