Stafford vs Alderley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,025,000 and $1,330,000. Alderley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Stafford (median $1,025,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Alderley ($1,330,000).
Alderley scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 86/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alderley (1113) sits above Stafford (1101).
For buyers
Stafford is the lower entry point at $1,025,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Alderley offers the higher gross rental yield (3.75% vs 3.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Alderley edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1101).
Common questions
Is Stafford or Alderley cheaper to buy in?
Stafford has the lower median house price at $1,025,000, roughly 23% below Alderley ($1,330,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Stafford or Alderley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alderley scores 1113 vs 1101 in Stafford. 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, Stafford or Alderley?
Alderley scores 86/100 on walkability vs 80/100. 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, Stafford or Alderley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.75% in Alderley vs 3.48% in Stafford. 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
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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