Fairfield vs Ivanhoe.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,050,000 and $2,025,000.
Ivanhoe (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 Fairfield (1138) sits above Ivanhoe (1126).
For buyers
Ivanhoe 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
Fairfield offers the higher gross rental yield (2.16% vs 1.93%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Fairfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1138 vs 1126).
Common questions
Is Fairfield or Ivanhoe cheaper to buy in?
Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairfield scores 1138 vs 1126 in Ivanhoe. 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 Ivanhoe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.16% in Fairfield vs 1.93% in Ivanhoe. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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