Yarraville vs Seddon.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,140,000 and $1,100,000. Seddon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Seddon (median $1,100,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Yarraville ($1,140,000).
Seddon scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarraville (1095) sits above Seddon (1082).
For buyers
Seddon is the lower entry point at $1,100,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Seddon offers the higher gross rental yield (3.40% vs 3.28%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Yarraville edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1082).
Common questions
Is Yarraville or Seddon cheaper to buy in?
Seddon has the lower median house price at $1,100,000, roughly 4% below Yarraville ($1,140,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Yarraville or Seddon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarraville scores 1095 vs 1082 in Seddon. 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, Yarraville or Seddon?
Seddon scores 100/100 on walkability vs 90/100. 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, Yarraville or Seddon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.40% in Seddon vs 3.28% in Yarraville. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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