Stirling vs Rivett.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,104,000 and $910,000. Stirling edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Rivett (median $910,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Stirling ($1,104,000).
Stirling scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stirling (1108) sits above Rivett (1103).
For buyers
Rivett is the lower entry point at $910,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Stirling offers the higher gross rental yield (2.17% vs 1.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Stirling edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1103).
Common questions
Is Stirling or Rivett cheaper to buy in?
Rivett has the lower median house price at $910,000, roughly 21% below Stirling ($1,104,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Stirling or Rivett have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stirling scores 1108 vs 1103 in Rivett. 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, Stirling or Rivett?
Stirling scores 92/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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, Stirling or Rivett?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.17% in Stirling vs 1.84% in Rivett. 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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