Isabella Plains vs Monash
Isabella Plains (median $820,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Monash ($895,500).
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| Measure | Isabella Plains | Monash |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $820,000 | $895,500 |
| Median unit | $650,000 | $700,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | $462/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1040 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 6 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,329 | 5,644 |
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 638 mm | 648 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Monash (1040) sits above Isabella Plains (1035).
- For buyers
- Isabella Plains is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Isabella Plains offers the higher gross rental yield (2.73% vs 2.68%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Monash edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1035).
Isabella Plains vs Monash: common questions
Is Isabella Plains or Monash cheaper to buy in?
Isabella Plains has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 8% below Monash ($895,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Isabella Plains or Monash have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Monash scores 1040 vs 1035 in Isabella Plains. 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, Isabella Plains or Monash?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.73% in Isabella Plains vs 2.68% in Monash. 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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