Abercrombie vs Stanwell Tops
Property investment comparison - Abercrombie, NSW 2795 vs Stanwell Tops, NSW 2508
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Abercrombie wins 4, Stanwell Tops wins 0. 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 | Stanwell Tops |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | - |
| Median unit price | $455K | $915K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 3.94% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 5.22% | 4.36% |
| 1-year house growth | +8.7%estimate | +2.8% |
| 3-year house growth | - | - |
| Vacancy rate | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| Population | 1,127 | 517 |
Abercrombie vs Stanwell Tops: what the numbers say
For units, Abercrombie sits at a median of $455K against $915K in Stanwell Tops, which makes Abercrombie the more affordable unit market and Stanwell Tops the pricier one.
Over the past year house prices moved +8.7% in Abercrombie (an estimate) and +2.8% in Stanwell Tops, so recent momentum favours Abercrombie, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 2.6% in Abercrombie and 3.6% in Stanwell Tops, so landlords in Abercrombie face less competition for tenants.
Abercrombie is the bigger suburb, with a population of 1,127 against 517, roughly 2.2 times the size of Stanwell Tops; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Abercrombie for recent price momentum, Abercrombie 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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