Delacombe vs Redan.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $545,000 and $470,000. Redan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Redan (median $470,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Delacombe ($545,000).
Delacombe scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redan (1025) sits above Delacombe (1024). Delacombe skews owner-occupied (69%), Redan runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
For buyers
Redan is the lower entry point at $470,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Delacombe offers the higher gross rental yield (3.82% vs 3.32%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Redan edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1024). Delacombe also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Delacombe or Redan cheaper to buy in?
Redan has the lower median house price at $470,000, roughly 16% below Delacombe ($545,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Delacombe or Redan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redan scores 1025 vs 1024 in Delacombe. 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, Delacombe or Redan?
Delacombe scores 34/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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, Delacombe or Redan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.82% in Delacombe vs 3.32% in Redan. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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