Haberfield vs Summer Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,025,000 and $2,468,000. Haberfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Summer Hill (median $2,468,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Haberfield ($3,025,000). Over the past year, Haberfield (+6.9%) ran 0.9 percentage points ahead of Summer Hill (+6%) on house-price growth.
Haberfield scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Haberfield (1109) sits above Summer Hill (1107).
For buyers
Summer Hill is the lower entry point at $2,468,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Haberfield has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Haberfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1107).
Common questions
Is Haberfield or Summer Hill cheaper to buy in?
Summer Hill has the lower median house price at $2,468,000, roughly 23% below Haberfield ($3,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Haberfield or Summer Hill?
Over the past 12 months, Haberfield grew +6.9% vs +6% in Summer Hill, a gap of 0.9 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 Haberfield or Summer Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Haberfield scores 1109 vs 1107 in Summer Hill. 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, Haberfield or Summer Hill?
Haberfield scores 100/100 on walkability vs 48/100. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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