Side by sideSuburb comparison

Flemington vs Parkville.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,165,500 and $2,025,000. Flemington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Flemington (median $1,165,500) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Parkville ($2,025,000).

Flemington scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Flemington (1094) sits above Parkville (1082).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Flemington is the lower entry point at $1,165,500 median, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Flemington offers the higher gross rental yield (3.39% vs 2.44%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Flemington edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1082).

Common questionsFlemington vs Parkville

Common questions

Is Flemington or Parkville cheaper to buy in?

Flemington has the lower median house price at $1,165,500, roughly 42% below Parkville ($2,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Flemington or Parkville have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flemington scores 1094 vs 1082 in Parkville. 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, Flemington or Parkville?

Flemington scores 100/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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, Flemington or Parkville?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Flemington vs 2.44% in Parkville. 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

Flemington
Metric
Parkville

Price & Market

$1,165,500
Median house
$2,025,000
$470,000
Median unit
$507,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$760/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$950/wk
$560/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$670/wk
37.0%
Owner occupied
61.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
52
30
Transit score
60
100
Bike score
100
7,025
Population
7,297
34
Median age
26

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1094
Avg ICSEA
1082

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).