Curtin vs Deakin
Curtin (median $1,426,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Deakin ($1,800,000).
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Curtin and Deakin side by side
| Measure | Curtin | Deakin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,426,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Median unit | $387,500 | $1,069,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | $540/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 22 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,569 | 3,124 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 628 mm | 628 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°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 Deakin (1118) sits above Curtin (1116).
- For buyers
- Curtin is the lower entry point at $1,426,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Curtin offers the higher gross rental yield (1.79% vs 1.56%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Deakin edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1116).
Curtin vs Deakin: common questions
Is Curtin or Deakin cheaper to buy in?
Curtin has the lower median house price at $1,426,000, roughly 21% below Deakin ($1,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Curtin or Deakin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Deakin scores 1118 vs 1116 in Curtin. 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, Curtin or Deakin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.79% in Curtin vs 1.56% in Deakin. 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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