Coromandel Valley vs Hawthorndene
Hawthorndene (median $1,140,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Coromandel Valley ($1,210,000). Over the past year, Coromandel Valley (+24.7%) ran 18.2 percentage points ahead of Hawthorndene (+6.5%) on house-price growth.
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Coromandel Valley and Hawthorndene side by side
| Measure | Coromandel Valley | Hawthorndene |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,210,000 | $1,140,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $308,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +24.7% | +6.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $472/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,380 | 3,389 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 670 mm | 774 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.4°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
Coromandel Valley scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawthorndene (1098) sits above Coromandel Valley (1078).
- For buyers
- Hawthorndene is the lower entry point at $1,140,000 median, 6% 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: Hawthorndene delivers the better gross yield (3.65% vs 2.79%), but Coromandel Valley 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
- Hawthorndene edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1078).
Coromandel Valley vs Hawthorndene: common questions
Is Coromandel Valley or Hawthorndene cheaper to buy in?
Hawthorndene has the lower median house price at $1,140,000, roughly 6% below Coromandel Valley ($1,210,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Coromandel Valley or Hawthorndene?
Over the past 12 months, Coromandel Valley grew +24.7% vs +6.5% in Hawthorndene, a gap of 18.2 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 Coromandel Valley or Hawthorndene have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawthorndene scores 1098 vs 1078 in Coromandel Valley. 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, Coromandel Valley or Hawthorndene?
Coromandel Valley scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Coromandel Valley or Hawthorndene?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.65% in Hawthorndene vs 2.79% in Coromandel Valley. 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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