Grange vs Stafford
Stafford (median $1,025,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Grange ($1,747,500).
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Grange and Stafford side by side
| Measure | Grange | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,747,500 | $1,025,000 |
| Median unit | $830,000 | $525,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $670/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1109 | 1101 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 58 | 80 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,978 |
| Median age | – | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1057 mm | 1057 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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
Stafford scores higher on walkability (58/100 vs 80/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grange (1109) sits above Stafford (1101).
- For buyers
- Stafford is the lower entry point at $1,025,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Grange edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1101).
Grange vs Stafford: common questions
Is Grange or Stafford cheaper to buy in?
Stafford has the lower median house price at $1,025,000, roughly 41% below Grange ($1,747,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Grange or Stafford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grange scores 1109 vs 1101 in Stafford. 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, Grange or Stafford?
Stafford scores 80/100 on walkability vs 58/100. 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.
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