Abercrombie vs Elermore Vale
Property investment comparison - Abercrombie, NSW 2795 vs Elermore Vale, NSW 2287
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Abercrombie wins 2, Elermore Vale 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 | Elermore Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | - |
| Median unit price | $455K | $710K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 3.94% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 5.22% | 4.70% |
| 1-year house growth | +8.7%estimate | +10.3% |
| 3-year house growth | - | +22.9% |
| Vacancy rate | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Population | 1,127 | 6,057 |
Abercrombie vs Elermore Vale: what the numbers say
For units, Abercrombie sits at a median of $455K against $710K in Elermore Vale, which makes Abercrombie the more affordable unit market and Elermore Vale the pricier one.
Over the past year house prices moved +8.7% in Abercrombie (an estimate) and +10.3% in Elermore Vale, so recent momentum favours Elermore Vale, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 2.1% in Elermore Vale and 2.6% in Abercrombie, so landlords in Elermore Vale face less competition for tenants.
Elermore Vale is the bigger suburb, with a population of 6,057 against 1,127, roughly 5 times the size of Abercrombie; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Elermore Vale for recent price momentum, Elermore Vale 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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