Lalor vs Campbellfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $737,500 and $678,500. Campbellfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Campbellfield (median $678,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Lalor ($737,500).
Campbellfield scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lalor (995) sits above Campbellfield (966).
For buyers
Campbellfield is the lower entry point at $678,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lalor offers the higher gross rental yield (3.60% vs 2.45%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Lalor edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 966).
Common questions
Is Lalor or Campbellfield cheaper to buy in?
Campbellfield has the lower median house price at $678,500, roughly 9% below Lalor ($737,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lalor or Campbellfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lalor scores 995 vs 966 in Campbellfield. 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, Lalor or Campbellfield?
Campbellfield scores 22/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Lalor or Campbellfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.60% in Lalor vs 2.45% in Campbellfield. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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