Sebastopol vs Redan.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $465,000 and $470,000. Redan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Sebastopol (median $465,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Redan ($470,000).
Redan scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redan (1025) sits above Sebastopol (1020).
For buyers
Sebastopol is the lower entry point at $465,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Sebastopol offers the higher gross rental yield (4.47% vs 3.32%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Redan edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1020).
Common questions
Is Sebastopol or Redan cheaper to buy in?
Sebastopol has the lower median house price at $465,000, roughly 1% below Redan ($470,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sebastopol or Redan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redan scores 1025 vs 1020 in Sebastopol. 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, Sebastopol or Redan?
Redan scores 30/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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, Sebastopol or Redan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.47% in Sebastopol vs 3.32% in Redan. 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
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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