Netley vs Richmond
Netley (median $1,200,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Richmond ($1,345,000).
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Netley and Richmond side by side
| Measure | Netley | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,200,000 | $1,345,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $260,640 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $485/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1070 | 1067 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 40 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,910 | 3,474 |
| Median age | 42 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°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
Richmond scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Netley (1070) sits above Richmond (1067). Netley skews owner-occupied (69%), Richmond runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Netley is the lower entry point at $1,200,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Netley offers the higher gross rental yield (2.86% vs 2.40%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Netley edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1067).
Netley vs Richmond: common questions
Is Netley or Richmond cheaper to buy in?
Netley has the lower median house price at $1,200,000, roughly 11% below Richmond ($1,345,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Netley or Richmond have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Netley scores 1070 vs 1067 in Richmond. 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, Netley or Richmond?
Richmond scores 40/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Netley or Richmond?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.86% in Netley vs 2.40% in Richmond. 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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