Ermington vs Melrose Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,930,000 and $2,405,400.
Ermington (median $1,930,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Melrose Park ($2,405,400). Over the past year, Melrose Park (+6.2%) ran 7.2 percentage points ahead of Ermington (-1%) on house-price growth.
Ermington scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melrose Park (1081) sits above Ermington (1073). Melrose Park skews owner-occupied (70%), Ermington runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
For buyers
Ermington is the lower entry point at $1,930,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Ermington delivers the better gross yield (2.19% vs 1.84%), but Melrose Park has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Melrose Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1081 vs 1073).
Common questions
Is Ermington or Melrose Park cheaper to buy in?
Ermington has the lower median house price at $1,930,000, roughly 20% below Melrose Park ($2,405,400). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ermington or Melrose Park?
Over the past 12 months, Melrose Park grew +6.2% vs -1% in Ermington, a gap of 7.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Ermington or Melrose Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melrose Park scores 1081 vs 1073 in Ermington. 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, Ermington or Melrose Park?
Ermington scores 22/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Ermington or Melrose Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.19% in Ermington vs 1.84% in Melrose Park. 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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