Vermont South vs Vermont.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,510,500 and $1,395,500. Vermont South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Vermont (median $1,395,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Vermont South ($1,510,500).
Vermont South scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vermont South (1115) sits above Vermont (1101).
For buyers
Vermont is the lower entry point at $1,395,500 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Vermont offers the higher gross rental yield (2.35% vs 1.58%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Vermont South edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1101).
Common questions
Is Vermont South or Vermont cheaper to buy in?
Vermont has the lower median house price at $1,395,500, roughly 8% below Vermont South ($1,510,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Vermont South or Vermont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vermont South scores 1115 vs 1101 in Vermont. 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, Vermont South or Vermont?
Vermont South scores 8/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Vermont South or Vermont?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.35% in Vermont vs 1.58% in Vermont South. 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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