Haberfield vs Five Dock.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,025,000 and $2,800,000.
Five Dock (median $2,800,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Haberfield ($3,025,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Haberfield (1109) sits above Five Dock (1097). Haberfield skews owner-occupied (81%), Five Dock runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
For buyers
Five Dock is the lower entry point at $2,800,000 median, 8% 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
Haberfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1097).
Common questions
Is Haberfield or Five Dock cheaper to buy in?
Five Dock has the lower median house price at $2,800,000, roughly 8% below Haberfield ($3,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Haberfield or Five Dock have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Haberfield scores 1109 vs 1097 in Five Dock. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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