Erina vs Holgate
Erina (median $1,292,500) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than Holgate ($2,280,000). Over the past year, Holgate (+9.9%) ran 6.7 percentage points ahead of Erina (+3.2%) on house-price growth.
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Erina and Holgate side by side
| Measure | Erina | Holgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,292,500 | $2,280,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.2% | +9.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $693/wk | $693/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1040 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 0 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 0 |
| Population | 5,205 | 1,023 |
| Median age | 61 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1323 mm | 1288 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.2°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
Erina scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Erina (1061) sits above Holgate (1040). Holgate skews owner-occupied (95%), Erina runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Erina is the lower entry point at $1,292,500 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: Erina delivers the better gross yield (2.79% vs 1.58%), but Holgate 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
- Erina edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1040). Holgate also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Erina vs Holgate: common questions
Is Erina or Holgate cheaper to buy in?
Erina has the lower median house price at $1,292,500, roughly 43% below Holgate ($2,280,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Erina or Holgate?
Over the past 12 months, Holgate grew +9.9% vs +3.2% in Erina, a gap of 6.7 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 Erina or Holgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Erina scores 1061 vs 1040 in Holgate. 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, Erina or Holgate?
Erina scores 50/100 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, Erina or Holgate?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.79% in Erina vs 1.58% in Holgate. 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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