Travancore vs Flemington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $477,000 and $1,165,500. Flemington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Travancore (median $477,000) is roughly 59% cheaper to buy into than Flemington ($1,165,500).
Flemington scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Flemington (1094) sits above Travancore (1093).
For buyers
Travancore is the lower entry point at $477,000 median, 59% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Travancore offers the higher gross rental yield (4.15% vs 3.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Flemington edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1093).
Common questions
Is Travancore or Flemington cheaper to buy in?
Travancore has the lower median house price at $477,000, roughly 59% below Flemington ($1,165,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Travancore or Flemington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flemington scores 1094 vs 1093 in Travancore. 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, Travancore or Flemington?
Flemington scores 100/100 on walkability vs 60/100. 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, Travancore or Flemington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.15% in Travancore vs 3.39% in Flemington. 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
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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