West Croydon vs Beverley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,290,000 and $1,140,000. West Croydon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Beverley (median $1,140,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than West Croydon ($1,290,000). Over the past year, West Croydon (+16.4%) ran 8.6 percentage points ahead of Beverley (+7.8%) on house-price growth.
West Croydon scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Croydon (1012) sits above Beverley (1011).
For buyers
Beverley is the lower entry point at $1,140,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Beverley delivers the better gross yield (2.92% vs 2.52%), but West Croydon has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
West Croydon edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1011).
Common questions
Is West Croydon or Beverley cheaper to buy in?
Beverley has the lower median house price at $1,140,000, roughly 13% below West Croydon ($1,290,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, West Croydon or Beverley?
Over the past 12 months, West Croydon grew +16.4% vs +7.8% in Beverley, 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 West Croydon or Beverley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Croydon scores 1012 vs 1011 in Beverley. 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, West Croydon or Beverley?
West Croydon scores 46/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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, West Croydon or Beverley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.92% in Beverley vs 2.52% in West Croydon. 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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