Stirling vs Aldgate.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,592,500 and $1,625,000. Stirling edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Stirling (median $1,592,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Aldgate ($1,625,000). Over the past year, Aldgate (+1.6%) ran 1.6 percentage points ahead of Stirling (0%) on house-price growth.
Stirling scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stirling (1099) sits above Aldgate (1078).
For buyers
Stirling is the lower entry point at $1,592,500 median, 2% 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: Stirling delivers the better gross yield (2.70% vs 2.24%), but Aldgate 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
Stirling edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1078).
Common questions
Is Stirling or Aldgate cheaper to buy in?
Stirling has the lower median house price at $1,592,500, roughly 2% below Aldgate ($1,625,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Stirling or Aldgate?
Over the past 12 months, Aldgate grew +1.6% vs 0% in Stirling, a gap of 1.6 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 Stirling or Aldgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stirling scores 1099 vs 1078 in Aldgate. 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 Aldgate?
Stirling scores 100/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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 Aldgate?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.70% in Stirling vs 2.24% in Aldgate. 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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