Aberdare vs High Range
Property investment comparison - Aberdare, NSW 2325 vs High Range, NSW 2575
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aberdare wins 2, High Range 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 | High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $740K | - |
| Median unit price | $550K | $680K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.10% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 4.43% | 3.71% |
| 1-year house growth | +14.7% | - |
| 3-year house growth | +32.0% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Population | 2,542 | 497 |
Aberdare vs High Range: what the numbers say
For units, Aberdare sits at a median of $550K against $680K in High Range, which makes Aberdare the more affordable unit market and High Range the pricier one.
Rental vacancy is 0.7% in High Range and 1.8% in Aberdare, so landlords in High Range face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Aberdare is the bigger suburb, with a population of 2,542 against 497, roughly 5 times the size of High Range; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: High Range 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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