Bellevue Hill vs Woollahra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $7,500,000 and $4,250,000. Woollahra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Woollahra (median $4,250,000) is roughly 76% cheaper to buy into than Bellevue Hill ($7,500,000). Over the past year, Woollahra (+11.1%) ran 11.1 percentage points ahead of Bellevue Hill (0%) on house-price growth.
Woollahra scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woollahra (1162) sits above Bellevue Hill (1160).
For buyers
Woollahra is the lower entry point at $4,250,000 median, 76% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Woollahra carries both higher gross yield (1.35% vs 0.76%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Woollahra edges out on average school ICSEA (1162 vs 1160).
Common questions
Is Bellevue Hill or Woollahra cheaper to buy in?
Woollahra has the lower median house price at $4,250,000, roughly 76% below Bellevue Hill ($7,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bellevue Hill or Woollahra?
Over the past 12 months, Woollahra grew +11.1% vs 0% in Bellevue Hill, a gap of 11.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Bellevue Hill or Woollahra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woollahra scores 1162 vs 1160 in Bellevue Hill. 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, Bellevue Hill or Woollahra?
Woollahra scores 100/100 on walkability vs 90/100. 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, Bellevue Hill or Woollahra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.35% in Woollahra vs 0.76% in Bellevue Hill. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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