Officer South vs Clyde North.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $896,000 and $735,500. Clyde North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clyde North (median $735,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Officer South ($896,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clyde North (1041) sits above Officer South (1035). Officer South skews owner-occupied (87%), Clyde North runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
For buyers
Clyde North is the lower entry point at $735,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clyde North offers the higher gross rental yield (2.87% vs 2.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Clyde North edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1035). Clyde North also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Officer South or Clyde North cheaper to buy in?
Clyde North has the lower median house price at $735,500, roughly 22% below Officer South ($896,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Officer South or Clyde North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clyde North scores 1041 vs 1035 in Officer South. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Officer South or Clyde North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.87% in Clyde North vs 2.30% in Officer South. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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