Lynton vs Belair.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,127,500 and $1,330,000. Belair edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lynton (median $1,127,500) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Belair ($1,330,000). Over the past year, Belair (0%) ran 3.4 percentage points ahead of Lynton (-3.4%) on house-price growth.
Belair scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belair (1105) sits above Lynton (1102).
For buyers
Lynton is the lower entry point at $1,127,500 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Belair carries both higher gross yield (3.48% vs 3.14%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Belair edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1102).
Common questions
Is Lynton or Belair cheaper to buy in?
Lynton has the lower median house price at $1,127,500, roughly 15% below Belair ($1,330,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lynton or Belair?
Over the past 12 months, Belair grew 0% vs -3.4% in Lynton, a gap of 3.4 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 Lynton or Belair have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belair scores 1105 vs 1102 in Lynton. 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, Lynton or Belair?
Belair scores 14/100 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, Lynton or Belair?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.48% in Belair vs 3.14% in Lynton. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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