Lansdowne vs Upper Lansdowne.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $651,250 and $916,000.
Lansdowne (median $651,250) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Upper Lansdowne ($916,000). Over the past year, Upper Lansdowne (+4.1%) ran 4.1 percentage points ahead of Lansdowne (0%) on house-price growth.
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
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Lansdowne delivers the better gross yield (2.44% vs 1.73%), but Upper Lansdowne has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Upper Lansdowne edges out on average school ICSEA (927 vs 913).
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.
Which has stronger property growth, Lansdowne or Upper Lansdowne?
Over the past 12 months, Upper Lansdowne grew +4.1% vs 0% in Lansdowne, a gap of 4.1 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 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 2.44% in Lansdowne vs 1.73% 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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