East Hills vs Panania.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,590,000 and $1,620,000.
East Hills (median $1,590,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Panania ($1,620,000). Over the past year, Panania (+11.9%) ran 5.5 percentage points ahead of East Hills (+6.4%) on house-price growth.
Panania scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Hills (1040) sits above Panania (1035).
For buyers
East Hills is the lower entry point at $1,590,000 median, 2% 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: East Hills delivers the better gross yield (2.94% vs 2.89%), but Panania 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
East Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1035).
Common questions
Is East Hills or Panania cheaper to buy in?
East Hills has the lower median house price at $1,590,000, roughly 2% below Panania ($1,620,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, East Hills or Panania?
Over the past 12 months, Panania grew +11.9% vs +6.4% in East Hills, a gap of 5.5 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 East Hills or Panania have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Hills scores 1040 vs 1035 in Panania. 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 Panania?
Panania scores 32/100 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 Panania?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.94% in East Hills vs 2.89% in Panania. 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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