Lysterfield vs Upper Ferntree Gully.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,275,000 and $920,000. Upper Ferntree Gully edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Upper Ferntree Gully (median $920,000) is roughly 39% cheaper to buy into than Lysterfield ($1,275,000).
Upper Ferntree Gully scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lysterfield (1076) sits above Upper Ferntree Gully (1056).
For buyers
Upper Ferntree Gully is the lower entry point at $920,000 median, 39% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Upper Ferntree Gully offers the higher gross rental yield (2.20% vs 1.59%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Lysterfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1076 vs 1056). Lysterfield also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Lysterfield or Upper Ferntree Gully cheaper to buy in?
Upper Ferntree Gully has the lower median house price at $920,000, roughly 39% below Lysterfield ($1,275,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lysterfield or Upper Ferntree Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lysterfield scores 1076 vs 1056 in Upper Ferntree Gully. 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, Lysterfield or Upper Ferntree Gully?
Upper Ferntree Gully scores 24/100 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, Lysterfield or Upper Ferntree Gully?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.20% in Upper Ferntree Gully vs 1.59% in Lysterfield. 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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