Stirling vs Aldgate
Aldgate (median $1,205,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Stirling ($1,645,000). Over the past year, Stirling (+13.4%) ran 38.3 percentage points ahead of Aldgate (-24.9%) on house-price growth.
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Stirling and Aldgate side by side
| Measure | Stirling | Aldgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,645,000 | $1,205,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.4% | -24.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $635/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 1099 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 15 |
| Population | 3,067 | 3,471 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 980 mm | 1057 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 26.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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
- Aldgate is the lower entry point at $1,205,000 median, 27% 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: Aldgate delivers the better gross yield (2.80% vs 2.01%), but Stirling 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).
Stirling vs Aldgate: common questions
Is Stirling or Aldgate cheaper to buy in?
Aldgate has the lower median house price at $1,205,000, roughly 27% below Stirling ($1,645,000). 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, Stirling grew +13.4% vs -24.9% in Aldgate, a gap of 38.3 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 2.80% in Aldgate vs 2.01% in Stirling. 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.
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