North Albury vs Lavington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $543,000 and $585,000. Lavington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Albury (median $543,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Lavington ($585,000). Over the past year, Lavington (+17.2%) ran 1.2 percentage points ahead of North Albury (+16%) on house-price growth.
Lavington scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lavington (972) sits above North Albury (964).
For buyers
North Albury is the lower entry point at $543,000 median, 7% 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: North Albury delivers the better gross yield (5.20% vs 4.62%), but Lavington 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
Lavington edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 964).
Common questions
Is North Albury or Lavington cheaper to buy in?
North Albury has the lower median house price at $543,000, roughly 7% below Lavington ($585,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Albury or Lavington?
Over the past 12 months, Lavington grew +17.2% vs +16% in North Albury, a gap of 1.2 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 North Albury or Lavington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lavington scores 972 vs 964 in North Albury. 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, North Albury or Lavington?
Lavington scores 72/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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, North Albury or Lavington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.20% in North Albury vs 4.62% in Lavington. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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