Weston vs Holder

Weston (median $966,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Holder ($975,000).

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Weston and Holder side by side

MeasureWestonHolder
Price and market
Median house$966,000$975,000
Median unit$664,000$657,500
Renting
House rent$420/wk$465/wk
Unit rent$420/wk$465/wk
Owner occupied74.0%80.0%
Renter occupied22.0%19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11091107
Lifestyle and people
Walk score8288
Transit score10080
Bike score100100
Population4,0002,816
Median age4241
Climate
Annual rainfall646 mm646 mm
Mean max, January29.0°C29.0°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

Holder scores higher on walkability (82/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Weston (1109) sits above Holder (1107).

For buyers
Weston is the lower entry point at $966,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Holder offers the higher gross rental yield (2.48% vs 2.26%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Weston edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1107).

Weston vs Holder: common questions

Is Weston or Holder cheaper to buy in?

Weston has the lower median house price at $966,000, roughly 1% below Holder ($975,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Weston or Holder have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Weston scores 1109 vs 1107 in Holder. 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, Weston or Holder?

Holder scores 88/100 on walkability vs 82/100. 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, Weston or Holder?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.48% in Holder vs 2.26% in Weston. 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.