Nunawading vs Vermont
Nunawading (median $1,180,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Vermont ($1,395,500).
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Nunawading and Vermont side by side
| Measure | Nunawading | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,180,000 | $1,395,500 |
| Median unit | $838,500 | $1,005,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $578/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1101 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 6 |
| Transit score | 100 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,413 | 10,993 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 817 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.7°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
Nunawading scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nunawading (1116) sits above Vermont (1101). Vermont skews owner-occupied (79%), Nunawading runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
- For buyers
- Nunawading is the lower entry point at $1,180,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Nunawading offers the higher gross rental yield (2.75% vs 2.35%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Nunawading edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1101).
Nunawading vs Vermont: common questions
Is Nunawading or Vermont cheaper to buy in?
Nunawading has the lower median house price at $1,180,000, roughly 15% below Vermont ($1,395,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Nunawading or Vermont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nunawading scores 1116 vs 1101 in Vermont. 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, Nunawading or Vermont?
Nunawading scores 60/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Nunawading or Vermont?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.75% in Nunawading vs 2.35% in Vermont. 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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