Fairfield vs Alphington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,050,000 and $2,025,000. Alphington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Alphington (median $2,025,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Fairfield ($2,050,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alphington (1143) sits above Fairfield (1138).
For buyers
Alphington is the lower entry point at $2,025,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Alphington offers the higher gross rental yield (2.18% vs 2.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Alphington edges out on average school ICSEA (1143 vs 1138).
Common questions
Is Fairfield or Alphington cheaper to buy in?
Alphington has the lower median house price at $2,025,000, roughly 1% below Fairfield ($2,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fairfield or Alphington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alphington scores 1143 vs 1138 in Fairfield. 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, Fairfield or Alphington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.18% in Alphington vs 2.16% in Fairfield. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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