Queenstown vs Alberton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,059,000 and $1,550,000. Queenstown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Queenstown (median $1,059,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Alberton ($1,550,000). Over the past year, Queenstown (+17.7%) ran 17.7 percentage points ahead of Alberton (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alberton (995) sits above Queenstown (994). Alberton skews owner-occupied (70%), Queenstown runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
For buyers
Queenstown is the lower entry point at $1,059,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Queenstown carries both higher gross yield (2.70% vs 1.68%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Alberton edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 994).
Common questions
Is Queenstown or Alberton cheaper to buy in?
Queenstown has the lower median house price at $1,059,000, roughly 32% below Alberton ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Queenstown or Alberton?
Over the past 12 months, Queenstown grew +17.7% vs 0% in Alberton, a gap of 17.7 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 Queenstown or Alberton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alberton scores 995 vs 994 in Queenstown. 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, Queenstown or Alberton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.70% in Queenstown vs 1.68% in Alberton. 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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