St Albans Park vs Whittington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $651,300 and $557,500. Whittington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Whittington (median $557,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than St Albans Park ($651,300).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Whittington (1026) sits above St Albans Park (1019). St Albans Park skews owner-occupied (73%), Whittington runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
For buyers
Whittington is the lower entry point at $557,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Whittington offers the higher gross rental yield (2.84% vs 2.44%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Whittington edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1019).
Common questions
Is St Albans Park or Whittington cheaper to buy in?
Whittington has the lower median house price at $557,500, roughly 17% 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 Whittington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whittington scores 1026 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 Whittington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.84% in Whittington 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.
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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