Cheltenham vs Hendon
Hendon (median $960,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Cheltenham ($991,500). Over the past year, Hendon (+8.7%) ran 31.7 percentage points ahead of Cheltenham (-23%) on house-price growth.
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Cheltenham and Hendon side by side
| Measure | Cheltenham | Hendon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $991,500 | $960,000 |
| Median unit | $250,560 | $250,560 |
| House price change, 12 months | -23.0% | +8.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $685/wk |
| Unit rent | $310/wk | $254/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 54 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,236 | 1,271 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 403 mm | 401 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.5°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
Cheltenham scores higher on walkability (54/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hendon (1004) sits above Cheltenham (1001). Cheltenham skews owner-occupied (77%), Hendon runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Hendon is the lower entry point at $960,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hendon carries both higher gross yield (3.71% vs 3.15%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Hendon edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 1001).
Cheltenham vs Hendon: common questions
Is Cheltenham or Hendon cheaper to buy in?
Hendon has the lower median house price at $960,000, roughly 3% below Cheltenham ($991,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cheltenham or Hendon?
Over the past 12 months, Hendon grew +8.7% vs -23% in Cheltenham, a gap of 31.7 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 Cheltenham or Hendon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hendon scores 1004 vs 1001 in Cheltenham. 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, Cheltenham or Hendon?
Cheltenham scores 54/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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, Cheltenham or Hendon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.71% in Hendon vs 3.15% in Cheltenham. 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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