Curtin vs Hughes
Hughes (median $1,422,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Curtin ($1,426,000).
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Curtin and Hughes side by side
| Measure | Curtin | Hughes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,426,000 | $1,422,000 |
| Median unit | $387,500 | $330,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | $490/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1121 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 14 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,569 | 3,210 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 628 mm | 642 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 28.9°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
Curtin scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hughes (1121) sits above Curtin (1116).
- For buyers
- Hughes is the lower entry point at $1,422,000 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hughes offers the higher gross rental yield (1.79% vs 1.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hughes edges out on average school ICSEA (1121 vs 1116).
Curtin vs Hughes: common questions
Is Curtin or Hughes cheaper to buy in?
Hughes has the lower median house price at $1,422,000, roughly 0% below Curtin ($1,426,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Curtin or Hughes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hughes scores 1121 vs 1116 in Curtin. 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, Curtin or Hughes?
Curtin scores 22/100 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, Curtin or Hughes?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.79% in Hughes vs 1.79% in Curtin. 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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