Table Top vs Lavington
Lavington (median $585,000) is roughly 51% cheaper to buy into than Table Top ($1,195,000). Over the past year, Lavington (+17.2%) ran 8.6 percentage points ahead of Table Top (+8.6%) on house-price growth.
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Table Top and Lavington side by side
| Measure | Table Top | Lavington |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,195,000 | $585,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $315,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.6% | +17.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $520/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $373/wk |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 72 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 5 | 100 |
| Population | 1,516 | 13,073 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.1°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
Lavington scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Table Top (993) sits above Lavington (972). Table Top skews owner-occupied (95%), Lavington runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Lavington is the lower entry point at $585,000 median, 51% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lavington carries both higher gross yield (4.62% vs 2.36%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Table Top edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 972). Table Top also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Table Top vs Lavington: common questions
Is Table Top or Lavington cheaper to buy in?
Lavington has the lower median house price at $585,000, roughly 51% below Table Top ($1,195,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Table Top or Lavington?
Over the past 12 months, Lavington grew +17.2% vs +8.6% in Table Top, a gap of 8.6 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 Table Top or Lavington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Table Top scores 993 vs 972 in Lavington. 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, Table Top or Lavington?
Lavington scores 72/100 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, Table Top or Lavington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.62% in Lavington vs 2.36% in Table Top. 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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