Middleton Grange vs Elizabeth Hills.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,150,000 and $1,330,000. Middleton Grange edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Middleton Grange (median $1,150,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Elizabeth Hills ($1,330,000). Over the past year, Middleton Grange (+4.5%) ran 3.0 percentage points ahead of Elizabeth Hills (+1.5%) on house-price growth.
Middleton Grange scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middleton Grange (1001) sits above Elizabeth Hills (986). Elizabeth Hills skews owner-occupied (82%), Middleton Grange runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
For buyers
Middleton Grange is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Middleton Grange carries both higher gross yield (3.69% vs 3.19%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Middleton Grange edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 986).
Common questions
Is Middleton Grange or Elizabeth Hills cheaper to buy in?
Middleton Grange has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 14% below Elizabeth Hills ($1,330,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Middleton Grange or Elizabeth Hills?
Over the past 12 months, Middleton Grange grew +4.5% vs +1.5% in Elizabeth Hills, a gap of 3.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Middleton Grange or Elizabeth Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middleton Grange scores 1001 vs 986 in Elizabeth Hills. 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, Middleton Grange or Elizabeth Hills?
Middleton Grange scores 2/100 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, Middleton Grange or Elizabeth Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.69% in Middleton Grange vs 3.19% in Elizabeth Hills. 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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