Glenalta vs Hawthorndene
Hawthorndene (median $1,140,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Glenalta ($1,230,000). Over the past year, Glenalta (+19.7%) ran 13.2 percentage points ahead of Hawthorndene (+6.5%) on house-price growth.
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Glenalta and Hawthorndene side by side
| Measure | Glenalta | Hawthorndene |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,230,000 | $1,140,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $308,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +19.7% | +6.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $665/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,039 | 3,389 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 774 mm | 774 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.4°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
Glenalta scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenalta (1102) sits above Hawthorndene (1098).
- For buyers
- Hawthorndene is the lower entry point at $1,140,000 median, 7% 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: Hawthorndene delivers the better gross yield (3.65% vs 2.81%), but Glenalta 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
- Glenalta edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1098).
Glenalta vs Hawthorndene: common questions
Is Glenalta or Hawthorndene cheaper to buy in?
Hawthorndene has the lower median house price at $1,140,000, roughly 7% below Glenalta ($1,230,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glenalta or Hawthorndene?
Over the past 12 months, Glenalta grew +19.7% vs +6.5% in Hawthorndene, a gap of 13.2 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 Glenalta or Hawthorndene have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenalta scores 1102 vs 1098 in Hawthorndene. 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, Glenalta or Hawthorndene?
Glenalta scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Glenalta or Hawthorndene?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.65% in Hawthorndene vs 2.81% in Glenalta. 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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