Broadmeadows vs Hadfield
Broadmeadows (median $620,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Hadfield ($816,000).
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| Measure | Broadmeadows | Hadfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $620,000 | $816,000 |
| Median unit | $492,500 | $635,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $506/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 24 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,269 |
| Median age | – | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 581 mm | 581 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Broadmeadows scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hadfield (1028) sits above Broadmeadows (969).
- For buyers
- Broadmeadows is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hadfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 969).
Broadmeadows vs Hadfield: common questions
Is Broadmeadows or Hadfield cheaper to buy in?
Broadmeadows has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 24% below Hadfield ($816,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Broadmeadows or Hadfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hadfield scores 1028 vs 969 in Broadmeadows. 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, Broadmeadows or Hadfield?
Broadmeadows scores 36/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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.
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