Coniston vs Mangerton
Coniston (median $1,130,500) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Mangerton ($1,335,000).
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Coniston and Mangerton side by side
| Measure | Coniston | Mangerton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,130,500 | $1,335,000 |
| Median unit | $325,440 | $325,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1062 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 24 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 2,267 | 2,862 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1066 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 26.3°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 Coniston (1062) sits above Mangerton (1061). Mangerton skews owner-occupied (72%), Coniston runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Coniston is the lower entry point at $1,130,500 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Coniston offers the higher gross rental yield (3.45% vs 2.92%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Coniston edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1061).
Coniston vs Mangerton: common questions
Is Coniston or Mangerton cheaper to buy in?
Coniston has the lower median house price at $1,130,500, roughly 15% below Mangerton ($1,335,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Coniston or Mangerton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coniston scores 1062 vs 1061 in Mangerton. 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, Coniston or Mangerton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Coniston vs 2.92% in Mangerton. 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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