Scarborough vs Coledale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,630,000 and $2,150,000. Scarborough edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Scarborough (median $1,630,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Coledale ($2,150,000). Over the past year, Scarborough (-3.8%) ran 18.0 percentage points ahead of Coledale (-21.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scarborough (1080) sits above Coledale (1079).
For buyers
Scarborough is the lower entry point at $1,630,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Scarborough carries both higher gross yield (3.19% vs 2.42%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Scarborough edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1079).
Common questions
Is Scarborough or Coledale cheaper to buy in?
Scarborough has the lower median house price at $1,630,000, roughly 24% below Coledale ($2,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Scarborough or Coledale?
Over the past 12 months, Scarborough grew -3.8% vs -21.8% in Coledale, a gap of 18.0 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 Scarborough or Coledale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Scarborough scores 1080 vs 1079 in Coledale. 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, Scarborough or Coledale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.19% in Scarborough vs 2.42% in Coledale. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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