Mylestom vs Repton
Mylestom (median $900,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Repton ($1,140,000). Over the past year, Repton (+22.6%) ran 24.2 percentage points ahead of Mylestom (-1.6%) on house-price growth.
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Mylestom and Repton side by side
| Measure | Mylestom | Repton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $900,000 | $1,140,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.6% | +22.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $645/wk | $645/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 336 | 667 |
| Median age | 50 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1583 mm | 1583 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.1°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
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 Mylestom (1023) sits above Repton (988). Repton skews owner-occupied (87%), Mylestom runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Mylestom is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Mylestom delivers the better gross yield (3.73% vs 2.94%), but Repton has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Mylestom edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 988). Repton also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mylestom vs Repton: common questions
Is Mylestom or Repton cheaper to buy in?
Mylestom has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 21% below Repton ($1,140,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mylestom or Repton?
Over the past 12 months, Repton grew +22.6% vs -1.6% in Mylestom, a gap of 24.2 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 Repton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mylestom scores 1023 vs 988 in Repton. 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 Repton?
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 Repton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in Mylestom vs 2.94% in Repton. 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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