East Brisbane vs New Farm.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,490,000 and $2,908,400. East Brisbane edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
East Brisbane (median $1,490,000) is roughly 49% cheaper to buy into than New Farm ($2,908,400).
New Farm scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Brisbane (1102) sits above New Farm (1098).
For buyers
East Brisbane is the lower entry point at $1,490,000 median, 49% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
East Brisbane offers the higher gross rental yield (2.86% vs 1.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
East Brisbane edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1098).
Common questions
Is East Brisbane or New Farm cheaper to buy in?
East Brisbane has the lower median house price at $1,490,000, roughly 49% below New Farm ($2,908,400). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does East Brisbane or New Farm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Brisbane scores 1102 vs 1098 in New Farm. 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, East Brisbane or New Farm?
New Farm scores 100/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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, East Brisbane or New Farm?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.86% in East Brisbane vs 1.48% in New Farm. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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