Eltham vs Briar Hill
Briar Hill (median $960,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Eltham ($1,263,500).
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Eltham and Briar Hill side by side
| Measure | Eltham | Briar Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,263,500 | $960,000 |
| Median unit | $840,000 | $831,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1106 | 1086 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,220 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 679 mm | 665 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.3°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
Eltham scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eltham (1106) sits above Briar Hill (1086).
- For buyers
- Briar Hill is the lower entry point at $960,000 median, 24% 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
- Eltham edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1086).
Eltham vs Briar Hill: common questions
Is Eltham or Briar Hill cheaper to buy in?
Briar Hill has the lower median house price at $960,000, roughly 24% below Eltham ($1,263,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eltham or Briar Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eltham scores 1106 vs 1086 in Briar Hill. 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, Eltham or Briar Hill?
Eltham scores 100/100 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.
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