Netley vs Richmond.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,270,000 and $1,325,000.
Netley (median $1,270,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Richmond ($1,325,000). Over the past year, Richmond (+16.2%) ran 16.2 percentage points ahead of Netley (0%) on house-price growth.
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 $1,270,000 median, 4% 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: Netley delivers the better gross yield (2.66% vs 2.47%), but Richmond 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
Netley edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1067).
Common questions
Is Netley or Richmond cheaper to buy in?
Netley has the lower median house price at $1,270,000, roughly 4% below Richmond ($1,325,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Netley or Richmond?
Over the past 12 months, Richmond grew +16.2% vs 0% in Netley, a gap of 16.2 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 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 2.66% in Netley vs 2.47% 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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