Figtree vs Cordeaux Heights
Figtree (median $1,140,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Cordeaux Heights ($1,346,000). Over the past year, Cordeaux Heights (+10.1%) ran 6.5 percentage points ahead of Figtree (+3.6%) on house-price growth.
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Figtree and Cordeaux Heights side by side
| Measure | Figtree | Cordeaux Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,140,000 | $1,346,000 |
| Median unit | $352,800 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.6% | +10.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $790/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1048 | 1036 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,335 | 4,460 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1078 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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
Cordeaux Heights scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Figtree (1048) sits above Cordeaux Heights (1036). Cordeaux Heights skews owner-occupied (90%), Figtree runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
- For buyers
- Figtree is the lower entry point at $1,140,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Figtree delivers the better gross yield (3.60% vs 2.90%), but Cordeaux Heights has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Figtree edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1036). Cordeaux Heights also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Figtree vs Cordeaux Heights: common questions
Is Figtree or Cordeaux Heights cheaper to buy in?
Figtree has the lower median house price at $1,140,000, roughly 15% below Cordeaux Heights ($1,346,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Figtree or Cordeaux Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Cordeaux Heights grew +10.1% vs +3.6% in Figtree, a gap of 6.5 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 Figtree or Cordeaux Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Figtree scores 1048 vs 1036 in Cordeaux Heights. 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, Figtree or Cordeaux Heights?
Cordeaux Heights scores 2/100 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, Figtree or Cordeaux Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.60% in Figtree vs 2.90% in Cordeaux Heights. 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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