Marleston vs Netley
Marleston (median $1,065,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Netley ($1,200,000).
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| Measure | Marleston | Netley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,065,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Median unit | $260,640 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $565/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $455/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1077 | 1070 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,950 | 1,910 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°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
Marleston scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marleston (1077) sits above Netley (1070). Netley skews owner-occupied (69%), Marleston runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
- For buyers
- Marleston is the lower entry point at $1,065,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Netley offers the higher gross rental yield (2.86% vs 2.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Marleston edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1070). Netley also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marleston vs Netley: common questions
Is Marleston or Netley cheaper to buy in?
Marleston has the lower median house price at $1,065,000, roughly 11% below Netley ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Marleston or Netley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marleston scores 1077 vs 1070 in Netley. 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, Marleston or Netley?
Marleston scores 28/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Marleston or Netley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.86% in Netley vs 2.76% in Marleston. 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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