Glynde vs Hectorville
Hectorville (median $1,323,750) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Glynde ($1,350,125). Over the past year, Hectorville (+15.1%) ran 22.6 percentage points ahead of Glynde (-7.5%) on house-price growth.
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Glynde and Hectorville side by side
| Measure | Glynde | Hectorville |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,350,125 | $1,323,750 |
| Median unit | $289,440 | $291,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | -7.5% | +15.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1082 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 82 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,102 | 4,241 |
| Median age | 45 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 535 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Glynde scores higher on walkability (82/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glynde (1082) sits above Hectorville (1071).
- For buyers
- Hectorville is the lower entry point at $1,323,750 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: Glynde delivers the better gross yield (2.77% vs 2.75%), but Hectorville 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
- Glynde edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1071).
Glynde vs Hectorville: common questions
Is Glynde or Hectorville cheaper to buy in?
Hectorville has the lower median house price at $1,323,750, roughly 2% below Glynde ($1,350,125). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glynde or Hectorville?
Over the past 12 months, Hectorville grew +15.1% vs -7.5% in Glynde, a gap of 22.6 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 Glynde or Hectorville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glynde scores 1082 vs 1071 in Hectorville. 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, Glynde or Hectorville?
Glynde scores 82/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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, Glynde or Hectorville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.77% in Glynde vs 2.75% in Hectorville. 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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