Evandale vs St Peters.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,440,000 and $2,853,000. Evandale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Evandale (median $1,440,000) is roughly 50% cheaper to buy into than St Peters ($2,853,000). Over the past year, Evandale (+23.6%) ran 23.6 percentage points ahead of St Peters (0%) on house-price growth.
St Peters scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Evandale (1110) sits above St Peters (1103).
For buyers
Evandale is the lower entry point at $1,440,000 median, 50% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Evandale carries both higher gross yield (2.93% vs 1.62%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Evandale edges out on average school ICSEA (1110 vs 1103).
Common questions
Is Evandale or St Peters cheaper to buy in?
Evandale has the lower median house price at $1,440,000, roughly 50% below St Peters ($2,853,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Evandale or St Peters?
Over the past 12 months, Evandale grew +23.6% vs 0% in St Peters, a gap of 23.6 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 Evandale or St Peters have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Evandale scores 1110 vs 1103 in St Peters. 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, Evandale or St Peters?
St Peters scores 56/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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, Evandale or St Peters?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.93% in Evandale vs 1.62% in St Peters. 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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