Aberdeen vs Upper Orara
Property investment comparison - Aberdeen, NSW 2336 vs Upper Orara, NSW 2450
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aberdeen wins 2, Upper Orara 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 | Upper Orara |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $620K | - |
| Median unit price | - | $560K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.85% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | - | 5.55% |
| 1-year house growth | +9.5% | +0.5%estimate |
| 3-year house growth | +48.1% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Population | 2,051 | 863 |
Aberdeen vs Upper Orara: what the numbers say
Over the past year house prices moved +9.5% in Aberdeen and +0.5% in Upper Orara (an estimate), so recent momentum favours Aberdeen, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 1.9% in Aberdeen and 4.5% in Upper Orara, 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 863, roughly 2.4 times the size of Upper Orara; 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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