Croydon North vs Croydon Hills.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,110,500 and $1,152,000. Croydon North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Croydon North (median $1,110,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Croydon Hills ($1,152,000).
Croydon North scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Croydon Hills (1071) sits above Croydon North (1049).
For buyers
Croydon North is the lower entry point at $1,110,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Croydon North offers the higher gross rental yield (1.83% vs 1.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Croydon Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1049).
Common questions
Is Croydon North or Croydon Hills cheaper to buy in?
Croydon North has the lower median house price at $1,110,500, roughly 4% below Croydon Hills ($1,152,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Croydon North or Croydon Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon Hills scores 1071 vs 1049 in Croydon North. 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, Croydon North or Croydon Hills?
Croydon North scores 10/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Croydon North or Croydon Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.83% in Croydon North vs 1.76% in Croydon Hills. 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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