Evatt vs Florey
Evatt (median $911,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Florey ($957,000).
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Evatt and Florey side by side
| Measure | Evatt | Florey |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $911,000 | $957,000 |
| Median unit | $655,000 | $630,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $420/wk |
| Unit rent | $466/wk | $415/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1065 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 20 |
| Transit score | 100 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,531 | 4,781 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 637 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.2°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Florey (1065) sits above Evatt (1060). Evatt skews owner-occupied (76%), Florey runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
- For buyers
- Evatt is the lower entry point at $911,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Evatt offers the higher gross rental yield (2.51% vs 2.28%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Florey edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1060).
Evatt vs Florey: common questions
Is Evatt or Florey cheaper to buy in?
Evatt has the lower median house price at $911,000, roughly 5% below Florey ($957,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Evatt or Florey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Florey scores 1065 vs 1060 in Evatt. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Evatt or Florey?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.51% in Evatt vs 2.28% in Florey. 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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