Coledale vs Austinmer.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,150,000 and $1,792,500. Austinmer edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Austinmer (median $1,792,500) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Coledale ($2,150,000). Over the past year, Austinmer (-6.4%) ran 15.4 percentage points ahead of Coledale (-21.8%) on house-price growth.
Austinmer scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coledale (1079) sits above Austinmer (1049).
For buyers
Austinmer is the lower entry point at $1,792,500 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Austinmer carries both higher gross yield (2.90% vs 2.42%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Coledale edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1049).
Common questions
Is Coledale or Austinmer cheaper to buy in?
Austinmer has the lower median house price at $1,792,500, roughly 20% below Coledale ($2,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Coledale or Austinmer?
Over the past 12 months, Austinmer grew -6.4% vs -21.8% in Coledale, a gap of 15.4 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 Coledale or Austinmer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coledale scores 1079 vs 1049 in Austinmer. 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, Coledale or Austinmer?
Austinmer scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Coledale or Austinmer?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.90% in Austinmer vs 2.42% in Coledale. 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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