Zetland vs Beaconsfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,280,000 and $2,380,000. Zetland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Zetland (median $2,280,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Beaconsfield ($2,380,000). Over the past year, Beaconsfield (+0.7%) ran 0.5 percentage points ahead of Zetland (+0.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Zetland (1053) sits above Beaconsfield (1037). Beaconsfield skews owner-occupied (51%), Zetland runs more rental-dense (27% owner).
For buyers
Zetland is the lower entry point at $2,280,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Zetland delivers the better gross yield (2.62% vs 2.40%), but Beaconsfield has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Zetland edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1037). Beaconsfield also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Zetland or Beaconsfield cheaper to buy in?
Zetland has the lower median house price at $2,280,000, roughly 4% below Beaconsfield ($2,380,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Zetland or Beaconsfield?
Over the past 12 months, Beaconsfield grew +0.7% vs +0.2% in Zetland, a gap of 0.5 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 Zetland or Beaconsfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Zetland scores 1053 vs 1037 in Beaconsfield. 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, Zetland or Beaconsfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.62% in Zetland vs 2.40% in Beaconsfield. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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