Carnegie vs Hughesdale
Hughesdale (median $1,500,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Carnegie ($1,810,000).
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Carnegie and Hughesdale side by side
| Measure | Carnegie | Hughesdale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,810,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Median unit | $683,000 | $670,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $730/wk |
| Unit rent | $595/wk | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1121 | 1119 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 90 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 17,909 | 7,563 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 748 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.3°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
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, 17% 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.
Carnegie vs Hughesdale: common questions
Is Carnegie or Hughesdale cheaper to buy in?
Hughesdale has the lower median house price at $1,500,000, roughly 17% 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.
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