Wallan East vs Beveridge.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $587,500 and $650,000.
Wallan East (median $587,500) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Beveridge ($650,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beveridge (1010) sits above Wallan East (994).
For buyers
Wallan East is the lower entry point at $587,500 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Beveridge offers the higher gross rental yield (3.20% vs 3.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Beveridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 994).
Common questions
Is Wallan East or Beveridge cheaper to buy in?
Wallan East has the lower median house price at $587,500, roughly 10% below Beveridge ($650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wallan East or Beveridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beveridge scores 1010 vs 994 in Wallan East. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Wallan East or Beveridge?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.20% in Beveridge vs 3.19% in Wallan East. 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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