Eaglemont vs Ivanhoe East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,120,500 and $2,732,500. Eaglemont edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Eaglemont (median $2,120,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500).
Eaglemont scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ivanhoe East (1126) sits above Eaglemont (1119).
For buyers
Eaglemont is the lower entry point at $2,120,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ivanhoe East offers the higher gross rental yield (1.43% vs 1.01%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Ivanhoe East edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1119).
Common questions
Is Eaglemont or Ivanhoe East cheaper to buy in?
Eaglemont has the lower median house price at $2,120,500, roughly 22% below Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eaglemont or Ivanhoe East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ivanhoe East scores 1126 vs 1119 in Eaglemont. 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, Eaglemont or Ivanhoe East?
Eaglemont scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Eaglemont or Ivanhoe East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.43% in Ivanhoe East vs 1.01% in Eaglemont. 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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