South Dudley vs Dalyston.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $489,500 and $500,000. South Dudley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Dudley (median $489,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Dalyston ($500,000).
South Dudley scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
For buyers
South Dudley is the lower entry point at $489,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
South Dudley offers the higher gross rental yield (2.97% vs 2.91%), 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.
Common questions
Is South Dudley or Dalyston cheaper to buy in?
South Dudley has the lower median house price at $489,500, roughly 2% below Dalyston ($500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, South Dudley or Dalyston?
South Dudley scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, South Dudley or Dalyston?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.97% in South Dudley vs 2.91% in Dalyston. 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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