Constitution Hill vs Toongabbie.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,648,000 and $1,352,500.
Toongabbie (median $1,352,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Constitution Hill ($1,648,000). Over the past year, Constitution Hill (+15.2%) ran 11.2 percentage points ahead of Toongabbie (+4%) on house-price growth.
Toongabbie scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Constitution Hill (1074) sits above Toongabbie (1057).
For buyers
Toongabbie is the lower entry point at $1,352,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Toongabbie delivers the better gross yield (2.73% vs 2.41%), but Constitution Hill has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Constitution Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1057).
Common questions
Is Constitution Hill or Toongabbie cheaper to buy in?
Toongabbie has the lower median house price at $1,352,500, roughly 22% below Constitution Hill ($1,648,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Constitution Hill or Toongabbie?
Over the past 12 months, Constitution Hill grew +15.2% vs +4% in Toongabbie, a gap of 11.2 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 Constitution Hill or Toongabbie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Constitution Hill scores 1074 vs 1057 in Toongabbie. 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, Constitution Hill or Toongabbie?
Toongabbie scores 16/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Constitution Hill or Toongabbie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.73% in Toongabbie vs 2.41% in Constitution Hill. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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