Abercrombie vs Aberglasslyn
Property investment comparison - Abercrombie, NSW 2795 vs Aberglasslyn, NSW 2320
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Abercrombie wins 3, Aberglasslyn wins 2. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Abercrombie | Aberglasslyn |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $860K |
| Median unit price | $455K | $700K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 3.94% | 3.90% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 5.22% | 4.50% |
| 1-year house growth | +8.7%estimate | +11.1% |
| 3-year house growth | - | +22.4% |
| Vacancy rate | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Population | 1,127 | 6,552 |
Abercrombie vs Aberglasslyn: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $860K in Abercrombie and $860K in Aberglasslyn.
For units, Abercrombie sits at a median of $455K against $700K in Aberglasslyn, which makes Abercrombie the more affordable unit market and Aberglasslyn the pricier one.
Gross rental yield on houses is effectively level, at 3.94% in Abercrombie and 3.90% in Aberglasslyn, so neither suburb has a cash flow edge on houses.
Over the past year house prices moved +8.7% in Abercrombie (an estimate) and +11.1% in Aberglasslyn, so recent momentum favours Aberglasslyn, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 2.0% in Aberglasslyn and 2.6% in Abercrombie, so landlords in Aberglasslyn face less competition for tenants.
Aberglasslyn is the bigger suburb, with a population of 6,552 against 1,127, roughly 6 times the size of Abercrombie; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Aberglasslyn for recent price momentum, Aberglasslyn for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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