Stepney vs College Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,379,750 and $2,000,000. Stepney edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Stepney (median $1,379,750) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than College Park ($2,000,000). Over the past year, Stepney (+2.1%) ran 2.1 percentage points ahead of College Park (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stepney (1119) sits above College Park (1110).
For buyers
Stepney is the lower entry point at $1,379,750 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: College Park delivers the better gross yield (3.25% vs 2.94%), but Stepney has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Stepney edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1110). College Park also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Stepney or College Park cheaper to buy in?
Stepney has the lower median house price at $1,379,750, roughly 31% below College Park ($2,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Stepney or College Park?
Over the past 12 months, Stepney grew +2.1% vs 0% in College Park, a gap of 2.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Stepney or College Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stepney scores 1119 vs 1110 in College 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, Stepney or College Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.25% in College Park vs 2.94% in Stepney. 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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