Summertown vs Uraidla.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,400,000 and $1,170,000.
Uraidla (median $1,170,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Summertown ($1,400,000). Over the past year, Summertown (+23.3%) ran 15.5 percentage points ahead of Uraidla (+7.8%) on house-price growth.
Uraidla scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Summertown (1119) sits above Uraidla (1100). Summertown skews owner-occupied (91%), Uraidla runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
For buyers
Uraidla is the lower entry point at $1,170,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Summertown carries both higher gross yield (3.90% vs 2.80%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Summertown edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1100). Summertown also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Summertown or Uraidla cheaper to buy in?
Uraidla has the lower median house price at $1,170,000, roughly 20% below Summertown ($1,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Summertown or Uraidla?
Over the past 12 months, Summertown grew +23.3% vs +7.8% in Uraidla, a gap of 15.5 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 Summertown or Uraidla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Summertown scores 1119 vs 1100 in Uraidla. 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, Summertown or Uraidla?
Uraidla scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Summertown or Uraidla?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.90% in Summertown vs 2.80% in Uraidla. 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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