Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mylestom vs Raleigh.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $900,000 and $747,500. Raleigh edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Raleigh (median $747,500) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Mylestom ($900,000). Over the past year, Raleigh (0%) ran 1.6 percentage points ahead of Mylestom (-1.6%) on house-price growth.

Mylestom scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Raleigh (1029) sits above Mylestom (1023). Raleigh skews owner-occupied (78%), Mylestom runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Raleigh is the lower entry point at $747,500 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Raleigh carries both higher gross yield (4.49% vs 3.73%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.

For families

Raleigh edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1023). Raleigh also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMylestom vs Raleigh

Common questions

Is Mylestom or Raleigh cheaper to buy in?

Raleigh has the lower median house price at $747,500, roughly 20% below Mylestom ($900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Mylestom or Raleigh?

Over the past 12 months, Raleigh grew 0% vs -1.6% in Mylestom, a gap of 1.6 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 Mylestom or Raleigh have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Raleigh scores 1029 vs 1023 in Mylestom. 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, Mylestom or Raleigh?

Mylestom scores 4/100 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, Mylestom or Raleigh?

Gross rental yield on houses is 4.49% in Raleigh vs 3.73% in Mylestom. 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

Mylestom
Metric
Raleigh

Price & Market

$900,000
Median house
$747,500
$240,480
Median unit
$240,480
-1.6%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$645/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$645/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
68.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
31.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
336
Population
681
50
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
5
1023
Avg ICSEA
1029

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).