Mckellar vs Evatt.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,057,500 and $911,000.
Evatt (median $911,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Mckellar ($1,057,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mckellar (1077) sits above Evatt (1060).
For buyers
Evatt is the lower entry point at $911,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Evatt offers the higher gross rental yield (2.51% vs 2.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Mckellar edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1060).
Common questions
Is Mckellar or Evatt cheaper to buy in?
Evatt has the lower median house price at $911,000, roughly 16% below Mckellar ($1,057,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mckellar or Evatt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mckellar scores 1077 vs 1060 in Evatt. 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, Mckellar or Evatt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.51% in Evatt vs 2.16% in Mckellar. 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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