Ivanhoe vs Ivanhoe East
Ivanhoe (median $2,025,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500).
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Ivanhoe and Ivanhoe East side by side
| Measure | Ivanhoe | Ivanhoe East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,025,000 | $2,732,500 |
| Median unit | $650,000 | $873,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 2 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,762 |
| Median age | – | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 654 mm | 654 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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
Ivanhoe scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Ivanhoe is the lower entry point at $2,025,000 median, 26% 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 1.43%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Ivanhoe vs Ivanhoe East: common questions
Is Ivanhoe or Ivanhoe East cheaper to buy in?
Ivanhoe has the lower median house price at $2,025,000, roughly 26% below Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Ivanhoe or Ivanhoe East?
Ivanhoe scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ivanhoe or Ivanhoe East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.93% in Ivanhoe vs 1.43% in Ivanhoe East. 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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