Constitution Hill vs Westmead.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,648,000 and $2,000,000. Westmead edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Constitution Hill (median $1,648,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Westmead ($2,000,000). Over the past year, Westmead (+18.9%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of Constitution Hill (+15.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Westmead (1080) sits above Constitution Hill (1074). Constitution Hill skews owner-occupied (58%), Westmead runs more rental-dense (29% owner).
For buyers
Constitution Hill is the lower entry point at $1,648,000 median, 18% 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: Constitution Hill delivers the better gross yield (2.41% vs 1.99%), but Westmead 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
Westmead edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1074).
Common questions
Is Constitution Hill or Westmead cheaper to buy in?
Constitution Hill has the lower median house price at $1,648,000, roughly 18% below Westmead ($2,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Constitution Hill or Westmead?
Over the past 12 months, Westmead grew +18.9% vs +15.2% in Constitution Hill, a gap of 3.7 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 Constitution Hill or Westmead have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Westmead scores 1080 vs 1074 in Constitution Hill. 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, Constitution Hill or Westmead?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.41% in Constitution Hill vs 1.99% in Westmead. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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