Delahey vs Sydenham
Delahey (median $689,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Sydenham ($750,500).
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Delahey and Sydenham side by side
| Measure | Delahey | Sydenham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $689,000 | $750,500 |
| Median unit | $560,000 | $487,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 100 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 8,077 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 514 mm | 503 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.7°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 Sydenham (1032) sits above Delahey (1002).
- For buyers
- Delahey is the lower entry point at $689,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Sydenham edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1002).
Delahey vs Sydenham: common questions
Is Delahey or Sydenham cheaper to buy in?
Delahey has the lower median house price at $689,000, roughly 8% below Sydenham ($750,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Delahey or Sydenham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sydenham scores 1032 vs 1002 in Delahey. 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.
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