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Armadale vs Deepdene
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Armadale and Deepdene.
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Armadale and Deepdene comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Armadale's median house price at $2,250,000, compared with $3,300,000 in Deepdene. Armadale's median unit price sits at $662,500, compared with $895,000 in Deepdene. Armadale recorded an annual house-price decline of 19%, while Deepdene's figure declined by 20.8% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 25 days in Armadale and 25 days in Deepdene. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Armadale and Deepdene, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Armadale and Deepdene.
| Metric | Armadale | Deepdene |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.25M | $3.30M |
| Median unit price | $680,000 | $980,000 |
| Annual house price change | -19.01% | -0.15% |
| Median days on market | 25 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Armadale and Deepdene.
- Armadale
- Deepdene
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Armadale and Deepdene.
Armadale
Armadale offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Hudson Square among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.
Deepdene
Deepdene presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Deepdene Park among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.
School comparison
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Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Armadale and Deepdene.
Both Armadale and Deepdene provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Armadale offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Armadale and Malvern stations, supported by frequent tram services along High Street — Glen Iris to CBD via Prahran and St Kilda and Glenferrie Road — Kew. Deepdene is served by Canterbury and Chatham stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road — Camberwell Junction, Gardiner interchange, Brighton, University precinct. While both suburbs are well connected, Armadale is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Deepdene offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Armadale | Deepdene |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Armadale | Canterbury |
| Train lines | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein |
| Major trams | 6, 16 | 72, 109 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Armadale may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Deepdene sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Armadale may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix, while Deepdene may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Armadale and Deepdene cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.
Current properties for sale
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