Lansdowne vs Upper Lansdowne
Lansdowne (median $651,250) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Upper Lansdowne ($916,000).
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| Measure | Lansdowne | Upper Lansdowne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $651,250 | $916,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $237,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +4.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $418/wk | $418/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | 927 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 533 |
| Median age | – | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1240 mm | 1411 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 28.9°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
Lansdowne scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Lansdowne (927) sits above Lansdowne (913).
- For buyers
- Lansdowne is the lower entry point at $651,250 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lansdowne offers the higher gross rental yield (4.67% vs 3.32%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Upper Lansdowne edges out on average school ICSEA (927 vs 913).
Lansdowne vs Upper Lansdowne: common questions
Is Lansdowne or Upper Lansdowne cheaper to buy in?
Lansdowne has the lower median house price at $651,250, roughly 29% below Upper Lansdowne ($916,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lansdowne or Upper Lansdowne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Lansdowne scores 927 vs 913 in Lansdowne. 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, Lansdowne or Upper Lansdowne?
Lansdowne scores 2/100 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, Lansdowne or Upper Lansdowne?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.67% in Lansdowne vs 3.32% in Upper Lansdowne. 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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