Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bullaburra vs Hazelbrook.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $921,250 and $890,000. Hazelbrook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Hazelbrook (median $890,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Bullaburra ($921,250). Over the past year, Hazelbrook (+7.3%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of Bullaburra (+5.3%) on house-price growth.

Hazelbrook scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hazelbrook (1066) sits above Bullaburra (1054).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Hazelbrook is the lower entry point at $890,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Hazelbrook has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.

For families

Hazelbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1054).

Common questionsBullaburra vs Hazelbrook

Common questions

Is Bullaburra or Hazelbrook cheaper to buy in?

Hazelbrook has the lower median house price at $890,000, roughly 4% below Bullaburra ($921,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Bullaburra or Hazelbrook?

Over the past 12 months, Hazelbrook grew +7.3% vs +5.3% in Bullaburra, a gap of 2.0 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 Bullaburra or Hazelbrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hazelbrook scores 1066 vs 1054 in Bullaburra. 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, Bullaburra or Hazelbrook?

Hazelbrook scores 38/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Bullaburra
Metric
Hazelbrook

Price & Market

$921,250
Median house
$890,000
$300,960
Median unit
$308,880
+5.3%
Annual growth (house)
+7.3%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$650/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
85.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
38
0
Transit score
10
100
Bike score
100
1,300
Population
5,077
45
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
10
1054
Avg ICSEA
1066

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).