Jaspers Brush vs Berry
Berry (median $1,620,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Jaspers Brush ($2,225,000). Over the past year, Berry (-7.4%) ran 16.5 percentage points ahead of Jaspers Brush (-23.9%) on house-price growth.
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Jaspers Brush and Berry side by side
| Measure | Jaspers Brush | Berry |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,225,000 | $1,620,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -23.9% | -7.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $800/wk | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 362 | 3,098 |
| Median age | 55 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1186 mm | 1138 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.5°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
Berry scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jaspers Brush (977) sits above Berry (969).
- For buyers
- Berry is the lower entry point at $1,620,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Berry carries both higher gross yield (2.57% vs 1.87%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Jaspers Brush edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 969).
Jaspers Brush vs Berry: common questions
Is Jaspers Brush or Berry cheaper to buy in?
Berry has the lower median house price at $1,620,000, roughly 27% below Jaspers Brush ($2,225,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Jaspers Brush or Berry?
Over the past 12 months, Berry grew -7.4% vs -23.9% in Jaspers Brush, a gap of 16.5 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 Jaspers Brush or Berry have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jaspers Brush scores 977 vs 969 in Berry. 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 is more walkable, Jaspers Brush or Berry?
Berry scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Jaspers Brush or Berry?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.57% in Berry vs 1.87% in Jaspers Brush. 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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