Footscray vs Seddon.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $880,000 and $1,100,000. Footscray edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Footscray (median $880,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Seddon ($1,100,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Footscray (1085) sits above Seddon (1082).
For buyers
Footscray is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Seddon offers the higher gross rental yield (3.40% vs 3.10%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Footscray edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1082).
Common questions
Is Footscray or Seddon cheaper to buy in?
Footscray has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 20% below Seddon ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Footscray or Seddon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Footscray scores 1085 vs 1082 in Seddon. 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, Footscray or Seddon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.40% in Seddon vs 3.10% in Footscray. 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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