EBS 18: Buying Under the Median | Why It Doesn’t Give You an Edge

2026-05-27

Episode 18 challenges the advice to buy under the suburb median. We explain why the median has nothing to do with what an individual property is worth, and why real value is determined by recent sales of similar properties nearby, not a suburb wide price marker. The episode shows how this strategy can mislead investors, cause them to ignore half the market, and waste valuable time in rising conditions. The takeaway is simple. Buying under the median does not give you an edge. What matters is buying the right property in the right market at fair value.

Episode 18 challenges the advice to buy under the suburb median. We explain why the median has nothing to do with what an individual property is worth, and why real value is determined by recent sales of similar properties nearby, not a suburb wide price marker.

The episode shows how this strategy can mislead investors, cause them to ignore half the market, and waste valuable time in rising conditions.

The takeaway is simple. Buying under the median does not give you an edge. What matters is buying the right property in the right market at fair value.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:03 - Suburb median has no relation to value of any property

01:29 - What is median and how is it calculated?

02:55 - Comparable market analysis

04:35 - Buying below the median

08:15 - Real-world examples

15:02 - Opportunity cost

17:35 - Hypothetical

18:50 - Conclusion

=============================================================

Got questions or feedback? Email us: PODCAST (AT) SUBURBDATA.COM.AU

=============================================================

Viewer Favourites 👉 Q&A with Jeremy Sheppard: Entering/Exiting Markets, Buyers Agents, Suburb Selection and More - https://youtu.be/nrxq5l2MIuw 👉 How to Analyse a Property Market - https://youtu.be/TMgvL07LzXs 👉 DSR Success Rate - https://youtu.be/tSBtiD1BLqo 👉 Demand to Supply Ratio Tutorials - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWD8h9iMOyGi7zCG37dRhAxXows2SZw7-

=============================================================

DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that the content presented in this video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

• The information provided is not tailored to your individual circumstances, and we do not consider your specific financial situation. • It is strongly recommended to consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any financial decisions based on the content of this video, as we have neither offered nor provided legal, financial, or taxation advice to the Listener, Reader, or Viewer. • We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence as defined by section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and are not authorised to provide financial services. • Any actions taken by viewers based on the information in this video are at their own risk.

Comments (3)