Huntley vs Avondale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,011,000 and $830,000. Avondale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Avondale (median $830,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Huntley ($1,011,000). Over the past year, Avondale (+0.6%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Huntley (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Avondale (976) sits above Huntley (972).
For buyers
Avondale is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Avondale carries both higher gross yield (4.39% vs 3.60%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Avondale edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 972).
Common questions
Is Huntley or Avondale cheaper to buy in?
Avondale has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 22% below Huntley ($1,011,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Huntley or Avondale?
Over the past 12 months, Avondale grew +0.6% vs 0% in Huntley, a gap of 0.6 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 Huntley or Avondale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Avondale scores 976 vs 972 in Huntley. 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, Huntley or Avondale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.39% in Avondale vs 3.60% in Huntley. 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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