Craigieburn vs Roxburgh Park
Roxburgh Park (median $683,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Craigieburn ($700,000).
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Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park side by side
| Measure | Craigieburn | Roxburgh Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $683,000 |
| Median unit | $482,500 | $505,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | $506/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 65,178 | 24,129 |
| Median age | 32 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 590 mm | 590 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.9°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
Craigieburn scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Craigieburn (979) sits above Roxburgh Park (971).
- For buyers
- Roxburgh Park is the lower entry point at $683,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Roxburgh Park offers the higher gross rental yield (3.85% vs 3.71%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Craigieburn edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 971).
Craigieburn vs Roxburgh Park: common questions
Is Craigieburn or Roxburgh Park cheaper to buy in?
Roxburgh Park has the lower median house price at $683,000, roughly 2% below Craigieburn ($700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Craigieburn or Roxburgh Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Craigieburn scores 979 vs 971 in Roxburgh Park. 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, Craigieburn or Roxburgh Park?
Craigieburn scores 8/100 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, Craigieburn or Roxburgh Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.85% in Roxburgh Park vs 3.71% in Craigieburn. 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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