Yarralumla vs Deakin.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,228,000 and $1,800,000. Deakin edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Deakin (median $1,800,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Yarralumla ($2,228,000).
Deakin scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarralumla (1122) sits above Deakin (1118).
For buyers
Deakin is the lower entry point at $1,800,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Deakin offers the higher gross rental yield (1.56% vs 1.26%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Yarralumla edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1118).
Common questions
Is Yarralumla or Deakin cheaper to buy in?
Deakin has the lower median house price at $1,800,000, roughly 24% below Yarralumla ($2,228,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Yarralumla or Deakin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarralumla scores 1122 vs 1118 in Deakin. 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, Yarralumla or Deakin?
Deakin scores 22/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Yarralumla or Deakin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.56% in Deakin vs 1.26% in Yarralumla. 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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