Carnegie vs Hughesdale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,810,000 and $1,500,000.
Hughesdale (median $1,500,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Carnegie ($1,810,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carnegie (1121) sits above Hughesdale (1119).
For buyers
Hughesdale is the lower entry point at $1,500,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hughesdale offers the higher gross rental yield (2.53% vs 2.15%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Carnegie edges out on average school ICSEA (1121 vs 1119). Hughesdale also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Carnegie or Hughesdale cheaper to buy in?
Hughesdale has the lower median house price at $1,500,000, roughly 21% below Carnegie ($1,810,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carnegie or Hughesdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carnegie scores 1121 vs 1119 in Hughesdale. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Carnegie or Hughesdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.53% in Hughesdale vs 2.15% in Carnegie. 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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