Liston vs Undercliffe.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $997,500 and $660,000.
Undercliffe (median $660,000) is roughly 51% cheaper to buy into than Liston ($997,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Liston (966) sits above Undercliffe (953). Undercliffe skews owner-occupied (109%), Liston runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
For buyers
Undercliffe is the lower entry point at $660,000 median, 51% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Undercliffe offers the higher gross rental yield (1.97% vs 1.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Liston edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 953). Undercliffe also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Liston or Undercliffe cheaper to buy in?
Undercliffe has the lower median house price at $660,000, roughly 51% below Liston ($997,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Liston or Undercliffe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Liston scores 966 vs 953 in Undercliffe. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Liston or Undercliffe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.97% in Undercliffe vs 1.30% in Liston. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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