Middle Park vs Albert Park
Albert Park (median $2,085,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Middle Park ($2,352,500).
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Middle Park and Albert Park side by side
| Measure | Middle Park | Albert Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,352,500 | $2,085,000 |
| Median unit | $953,800 | $810,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $643/wk | $643/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1120 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 48 |
| Transit score | 90 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 578 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
Albert Park scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Albert Park (1126) sits above Middle Park (1120).
- For buyers
- Albert Park is the lower entry point at $2,085,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Albert Park offers the higher gross rental yield (2.87% vs 2.54%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Albert Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1120).
Middle Park vs Albert Park: common questions
Is Middle Park or Albert Park cheaper to buy in?
Albert Park has the lower median house price at $2,085,000, roughly 11% below Middle Park ($2,352,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Middle Park or Albert Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Albert Park scores 1126 vs 1120 in Middle Park. 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, Middle Park or Albert Park?
Albert Park scores 48/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Middle Park or Albert Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.87% in Albert Park vs 2.54% in Middle Park. 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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