Ivanhoe vs Eaglemont.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,025,000 and $2,120,500. Ivanhoe edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ivanhoe (median $2,025,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Eaglemont ($2,120,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ivanhoe (1126) sits above Eaglemont (1119).
For buyers
Ivanhoe is the lower entry point at $2,025,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ivanhoe offers the higher gross rental yield (1.93% vs 1.01%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Ivanhoe edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1119).
Common questions
Is Ivanhoe or Eaglemont cheaper to buy in?
Ivanhoe has the lower median house price at $2,025,000, roughly 5% below Eaglemont ($2,120,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ivanhoe or Eaglemont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ivanhoe scores 1126 vs 1119 in Eaglemont. 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 Eaglemont?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.93% in Ivanhoe vs 1.01% in Eaglemont. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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