East Hills vs Milperra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,590,000 and $1,416,000. Milperra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Milperra (median $1,416,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than East Hills ($1,590,000). Over the past year, Milperra (+8.5%) ran 2.1 percentage points ahead of East Hills (+6.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Hills (1040) sits above Milperra (1033). Milperra skews owner-occupied (87%), East Hills runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Milperra is the lower entry point at $1,416,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Milperra carries both higher gross yield (3.67% vs 2.94%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
East Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1033). Milperra also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is East Hills or Milperra cheaper to buy in?
Milperra has the lower median house price at $1,416,000, roughly 12% 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 Milperra?
Over the past 12 months, Milperra grew +8.5% vs +6.4% in East Hills, a gap of 2.1 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 Milperra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Hills scores 1040 vs 1033 in Milperra. 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, East Hills or Milperra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.67% in Milperra 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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