Ross vs Mount Johns
Mount Johns (median $685,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Ross ($767,500).
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Ross and Mount Johns side by side
| Measure | Ross | Mount Johns |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $767,500 | $685,000 |
| Median unit | $365,040 | $336,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $340/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $345/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 26.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 52.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 884 | 884 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 50 |
| Population | 806 | 541 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 277 mm | 282 mm |
| Mean max, January | 37.0°C | 36.9°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
Ross skews owner-occupied (55%), Mount Johns runs more rental-dense (26% owner).
- For buyers
- Mount Johns is the lower entry point at $685,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mount Johns offers the higher gross rental yield (2.58% vs 1.69%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Ross vs Mount Johns: common questions
Is Ross or Mount Johns cheaper to buy in?
Mount Johns has the lower median house price at $685,000, roughly 11% below Ross ($767,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ross or Mount Johns?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.58% in Mount Johns vs 1.69% in Ross. 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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