Essendon West vs Aberfeldie.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,581,300 and $1,900,000. Aberfeldie edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Essendon West (median $1,581,300) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Aberfeldie ($1,900,000).
Aberfeldie scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aberfeldie (1103) sits above Essendon West (1083).
For buyers
Essendon West is the lower entry point at $1,581,300 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Essendon West offers the higher gross rental yield (1.27% vs 1.05%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Aberfeldie edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1083).
Common questions
Is Essendon West or Aberfeldie cheaper to buy in?
Essendon West has the lower median house price at $1,581,300, roughly 17% below Aberfeldie ($1,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Essendon West or Aberfeldie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aberfeldie scores 1103 vs 1083 in Essendon West. 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, Essendon West or Aberfeldie?
Aberfeldie scores 36/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Essendon West or Aberfeldie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.27% in Essendon West vs 1.05% in Aberfeldie. 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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