St Albans Park vs Charlemont.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $651,300 and $651,000. Charlemont edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Charlemont (median $651,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than St Albans Park ($651,300).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charlemont (1022) sits above St Albans Park (1019).
For buyers
Charlemont is the lower entry point at $651,000 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Charlemont offers the higher gross rental yield (3.39% vs 2.44%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Charlemont edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1019).
Common questions
Is St Albans Park or Charlemont cheaper to buy in?
Charlemont has the lower median house price at $651,000, roughly 0% below St Albans Park ($651,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Albans Park or Charlemont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charlemont scores 1022 vs 1019 in St Albans Park. 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, St Albans Park or Charlemont?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Charlemont vs 2.44% in St Albans Park. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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