East Hills vs Hammondville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,590,000 and $1,114,000. Hammondville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hammondville (median $1,114,000) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than East Hills ($1,590,000). Over the past year, East Hills (+6.4%) ran 11.4 percentage points ahead of Hammondville (-5%) on house-price growth.
Hammondville scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hammondville (1041) sits above East Hills (1040).
For buyers
Hammondville is the lower entry point at $1,114,000 median, 43% 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: Hammondville delivers the better gross yield (3.45% vs 2.94%), but East Hills 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
Hammondville edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1040).
Common questions
Is East Hills or Hammondville cheaper to buy in?
Hammondville has the lower median house price at $1,114,000, roughly 43% below East Hills ($1,590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, East Hills or Hammondville?
Over the past 12 months, East Hills grew +6.4% vs -5% in Hammondville, a gap of 11.4 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 East Hills or Hammondville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hammondville scores 1041 vs 1040 in East Hills. 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, East Hills or Hammondville?
Hammondville scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, East Hills or Hammondville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Hammondville vs 2.94% in East Hills. 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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