Alexandra Hills vs Wellington Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $805,000 and $1,150,000. Wellington Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Alexandra Hills (median $805,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Wellington Point ($1,150,000).
Wellington Point scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 62/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wellington Point (1033) sits above Alexandra Hills (1025).
For buyers
Alexandra Hills is the lower entry point at $805,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Alexandra Hills offers the higher gross rental yield (4.33% vs 3.17%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Wellington Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1025).
Common questions
Is Alexandra Hills or Wellington Point cheaper to buy in?
Alexandra Hills has the lower median house price at $805,000, roughly 30% below Wellington Point ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alexandra Hills or Wellington Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wellington Point scores 1033 vs 1025 in Alexandra Hills. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Alexandra Hills or Wellington Point?
Wellington Point scores 62/100 on walkability vs 20/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Alexandra Hills or Wellington Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.33% in Alexandra Hills vs 3.17% in Wellington Point. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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