Edithvale vs Aspendale Gardens.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,217,500 and $1,265,000.
Edithvale (median $1,217,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Aspendale Gardens ($1,265,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aspendale Gardens (1092) sits above Edithvale (1085). Aspendale Gardens skews owner-occupied (84%), Edithvale runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
For buyers
Edithvale is the lower entry point at $1,217,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Aspendale Gardens offers the higher gross rental yield (1.73% vs 1.69%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Aspendale Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1085). Aspendale Gardens also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Edithvale or Aspendale Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Edithvale has the lower median house price at $1,217,500, roughly 4% below Aspendale Gardens ($1,265,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Edithvale or Aspendale Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aspendale Gardens scores 1092 vs 1085 in Edithvale. 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, Edithvale or Aspendale Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.73% in Aspendale Gardens vs 1.69% in Edithvale. 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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