Ivanhoe vs Alphington
Ivanhoe and Alphington have near-identical medians ($2,025,000 vs $2,025,000).
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Ivanhoe and Alphington side by side
| Measure | Ivanhoe | Alphington |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,025,000 | $2,025,000 |
| Median unit | $650,000 | $921,300 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $575/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1143 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 5,702 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 654 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.0°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 Alphington (1143) sits above Ivanhoe (1126).
- For buyers
- The two suburbs land at similar price points ($2,025,000 vs $2,025,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
- For investors
- Alphington offers the higher gross rental yield (2.18% vs 1.93%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Alphington edges out on average school ICSEA (1143 vs 1126).
Ivanhoe vs Alphington: common questions
Does Ivanhoe or Alphington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alphington scores 1143 vs 1126 in Ivanhoe. 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, Ivanhoe or Alphington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.18% in Alphington vs 1.93% in Ivanhoe. 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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