Aberdare vs Elermore Vale
Property investment comparison - Aberdare, NSW 2325 vs Elermore Vale, NSW 2287
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aberdare wins 4, Elermore Vale wins 1. 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 | Aberdare | Elermore Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $740K | - |
| Median unit price | $550K | $710K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.10% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 4.43% | 4.70% |
| 1-year house growth | +14.7% | +10.3% |
| 3-year house growth | +32.0% | +22.9% |
| Vacancy rate | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Population | 2,542 | 6,057 |
Aberdare vs Elermore Vale: what the numbers say
For units, Aberdare sits at a median of $550K against $710K in Elermore Vale, which makes Aberdare the more affordable unit market and Elermore Vale the pricier one.
Over the past year house prices moved +14.7% in Aberdare and +10.3% in Elermore Vale, so recent momentum favours Aberdare, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Looking back three years, Aberdare houses are +32.0% and Elermore Vale houses +22.9%, so Aberdare has compounded faster than Elermore Vale over the longer window.
Rental vacancy is 1.8% in Aberdare and 2.1% in Elermore Vale, so landlords in Aberdare face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Elermore Vale is the bigger suburb, with a population of 6,057 against 2,542, roughly 2.4 times the size of Aberdare; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Aberdare for recent price momentum, Aberdare 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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