Emerald vs Clematis.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $922,500 and $873,500. Clematis edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clematis (median $873,500) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Emerald ($922,500).
For buyers
Clematis is the lower entry point at $873,500 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clematis offers the higher gross rental yield (2.28% vs 2.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Common questions
Is Emerald or Clematis cheaper to buy in?
Clematis has the lower median house price at $873,500, roughly 6% below Emerald ($922,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Emerald or Clematis?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.28% in Clematis vs 2.16% in Emerald. 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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