Unley Park vs Westbourne Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,037,500 and $2,490,500. Unley Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Westbourne Park (median $2,490,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Unley Park ($3,037,500).
Unley Park scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Unley Park (1115) sits above Westbourne Park (1112).
For buyers
Westbourne Park is the lower entry point at $2,490,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Unley Park offers the higher gross rental yield (2.65% vs 1.55%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Unley Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1112).
Common questions
Is Unley Park or Westbourne Park cheaper to buy in?
Westbourne Park has the lower median house price at $2,490,500, roughly 22% below Unley Park ($3,037,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Unley Park or Westbourne Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Unley Park scores 1115 vs 1112 in Westbourne Park. 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, Unley Park or Westbourne Park?
Unley Park scores 66/100 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, Unley Park or Westbourne Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in Unley Park vs 1.55% in Westbourne Park. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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