Putney vs Rhodes.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,587,500 and $3,280,000. Rhodes edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Rhodes (median $3,280,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Putney ($3,587,500). Over the past year, Rhodes (+4.8%) ran 11.2 percentage points ahead of Putney (-6.4%) on house-price growth. Rhodes listings turn over faster (42 days on market vs 60).
Rhodes scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Putney (1103) sits above Rhodes (1094). Putney skews owner-occupied (83%), Rhodes runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
For buyers
Rhodes is the lower entry point at $3,280,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rhodes carries both higher gross yield (0.87% vs 0.68%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Putney edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1094). Putney also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Putney or Rhodes cheaper to buy in?
Rhodes has the lower median house price at $3,280,000, roughly 9% below Putney ($3,587,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Putney or Rhodes?
Over the past 12 months, Rhodes grew +4.8% vs -6.4% in Putney, a gap of 11.2 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 Putney or Rhodes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Putney scores 1103 vs 1094 in Rhodes. 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, Putney or Rhodes?
Rhodes scores 100/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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, Putney or Rhodes?
Gross rental yield on houses is 0.87% in Rhodes vs 0.68% in Putney. 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.
Which sells faster, Putney or Rhodes?
Rhodes listings clear in roughly 42 days on market on average, vs 60 days in Putney. Faster days-on-market is a demand signal but it interacts with price strategy — listings priced ambitiously sit longer in any market.
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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