Epsom vs White Hills
White Hills (median $598,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Epsom ($632,500).
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Epsom and White Hills side by side
| Measure | Epsom | White Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $632,500 | $598,000 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $455,000 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 481 mm | 504 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.1°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
Epsom scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving White Hills (993) sits above Epsom (975).
- For buyers
- White Hills is the lower entry point at $598,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- White Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 975).
Epsom vs White Hills: common questions
Is Epsom or White Hills cheaper to buy in?
White Hills has the lower median house price at $598,000, roughly 5% below Epsom ($632,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Epsom or White Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), White Hills scores 993 vs 975 in Epsom. 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, Epsom or White Hills?
Epsom scores 16/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.
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