Yattalunga vs Saratoga.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,152,500 and $1,383,750. Yattalunga edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Yattalunga (median $1,152,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Saratoga ($1,383,750). Over the past year, Yattalunga (+16.4%) ran 16.4 percentage points ahead of Saratoga (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yattalunga (1041) sits above Saratoga (1034).
For buyers
Yattalunga is the lower entry point at $1,152,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Yattalunga carries both higher gross yield (3.84% vs 3.19%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Yattalunga edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1034).
Common questions
Is Yattalunga or Saratoga cheaper to buy in?
Yattalunga has the lower median house price at $1,152,500, roughly 17% below Saratoga ($1,383,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Yattalunga or Saratoga?
Over the past 12 months, Yattalunga grew +16.4% vs 0% in Saratoga, a gap of 16.4 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 Yattalunga or Saratoga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yattalunga scores 1041 vs 1034 in Saratoga. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Yattalunga or Saratoga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Yattalunga vs 3.19% in Saratoga. 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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