Spence vs Evatt.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $941,000 and $911,000. Evatt edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Evatt (median $911,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Spence ($941,000).
Evatt scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Evatt (1060) sits above Spence (1057).
For buyers
Evatt is the lower entry point at $911,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Evatt offers the higher gross rental yield (2.51% vs 2.32%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Evatt edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1057).
Common questions
Is Spence or Evatt cheaper to buy in?
Evatt has the lower median house price at $911,000, roughly 3% below Spence ($941,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Spence or Evatt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Evatt scores 1060 vs 1057 in Spence. 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, Spence or Evatt?
Evatt scores 20/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Spence or Evatt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.51% in Evatt vs 2.32% in Spence. 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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