Gilles Plains vs Hillcrest
Gilles Plains (median $902,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Hillcrest ($989,250). Over the past year, Hillcrest (+23.2%) ran 8.2 percentage points ahead of Gilles Plains (+15%) on house-price growth.
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Gilles Plains and Hillcrest side by side
| Measure | Gilles Plains | Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $902,500 | $989,250 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.0% | +23.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $730/wk |
| Unit rent | $395/wk | $522/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,101 | 3,659 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
Gilles Plains scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hillcrest (1044) sits above Gilles Plains (1030).
- For buyers
- Gilles Plains is the lower entry point at $902,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hillcrest carries both higher gross yield (3.84% vs 3.46%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Hillcrest edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1030).
Gilles Plains vs Hillcrest: common questions
Is Gilles Plains or Hillcrest cheaper to buy in?
Gilles Plains has the lower median house price at $902,500, roughly 9% below Hillcrest ($989,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Gilles Plains or Hillcrest?
Over the past 12 months, Hillcrest grew +23.2% vs +15% in Gilles Plains, a gap of 8.2 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 Gilles Plains or Hillcrest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hillcrest scores 1044 vs 1030 in Gilles Plains. 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, Gilles Plains or Hillcrest?
Gilles Plains scores 76/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Gilles Plains or Hillcrest?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Hillcrest vs 3.46% in Gilles Plains. 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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