Melton South vs Cobblebank.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $525,500 and $602,500. Melton South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Melton South (median $525,500) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Cobblebank ($602,500).
For buyers
Melton South is the lower entry point at $525,500 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Melton South offers the higher gross rental yield (3.37% vs 2.94%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Cobblebank has a heavier family-household mix (86% vs 69%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Common questions
Is Melton South or Cobblebank cheaper to buy in?
Melton South has the lower median house price at $525,500, roughly 13% below Cobblebank ($602,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Melton South or Cobblebank?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.37% in Melton South vs 2.94% in Cobblebank. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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