Dulwich Hill vs Lewisham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,390,000 and $2,150,000. Lewisham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lewisham (median $2,150,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Dulwich Hill ($2,390,000). Over the past year, Lewisham (+12%) ran 6.5 percentage points ahead of Dulwich Hill (+5.5%) on house-price growth.
Lewisham scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lewisham (1108) sits above Dulwich Hill (1081).
For buyers
Lewisham is the lower entry point at $2,150,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lewisham carries both higher gross yield (2.63% vs 2.28%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Lewisham edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1081).
Common questions
Is Dulwich Hill or Lewisham cheaper to buy in?
Lewisham has the lower median house price at $2,150,000, roughly 11% below Dulwich Hill ($2,390,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dulwich Hill or Lewisham?
Over the past 12 months, Lewisham grew +12% vs +5.5% in Dulwich Hill, a gap of 6.5 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 Dulwich Hill or Lewisham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lewisham scores 1108 vs 1081 in Dulwich 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 is more walkable, Dulwich Hill or Lewisham?
Lewisham scores 100/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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, Dulwich Hill or Lewisham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.63% in Lewisham vs 2.28% in Dulwich 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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