Aberdeen vs Stanwell Tops
Property investment comparison - Aberdeen, NSW 2336 vs Stanwell Tops, NSW 2508
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aberdeen wins 2, 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 | Aberdeen | Stanwell Tops |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $620K | - |
| Median unit price | - | $915K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.85% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | - | 4.36% |
| 1-year house growth | +9.5% | +2.8% |
| 3-year house growth | +48.1% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| Population | 2,051 | 517 |
Aberdeen vs Stanwell Tops: what the numbers say
Over the past year house prices moved +9.5% in Aberdeen and +2.8% in Stanwell Tops, so recent momentum favours Aberdeen, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 1.9% in Aberdeen and 3.6% in Stanwell Tops, so landlords in Aberdeen face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Aberdeen is the bigger suburb, with a population of 2,051 against 517, roughly 4.0 times the size of Stanwell Tops; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Aberdeen for recent price momentum, Aberdeen 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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