Yarraville vs Spotswood.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,140,000 and $1,200,000. Yarraville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Yarraville (median $1,140,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Spotswood ($1,200,000).
Yarraville scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarraville (1095) sits above Spotswood (1087).
For buyers
Yarraville is the lower entry point at $1,140,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Yarraville offers the higher gross rental yield (3.28% vs 3.03%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Yarraville edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1087).
Common questions
Is Yarraville or Spotswood cheaper to buy in?
Yarraville has the lower median house price at $1,140,000, roughly 5% below Spotswood ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Yarraville or Spotswood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarraville scores 1095 vs 1087 in Spotswood. 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 Spotswood?
Yarraville scores 90/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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 Spotswood?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.28% in Yarraville vs 3.03% in Spotswood. 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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