Fifield vs Trundle.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $280,000 and $267,000. Trundle edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Trundle (median $267,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Fifield ($280,000).
Trundle scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fifield (898) sits above Trundle (889). Fifield skews owner-occupied (100%), Trundle runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
For buyers
Trundle is the lower entry point at $267,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Trundle offers the higher gross rental yield (3.12% vs 2.97%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Fifield edges out on average school ICSEA (898 vs 889). Fifield also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Fifield or Trundle cheaper to buy in?
Trundle has the lower median house price at $267,000, roughly 5% below Fifield ($280,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fifield or Trundle have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fifield scores 898 vs 889 in Trundle. 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, Fifield or Trundle?
Trundle scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Fifield or Trundle?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.12% in Trundle vs 2.97% in Fifield. 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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