Hackett vs Lyneham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,200,000 and $1,232,500. Lyneham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hackett (median $1,200,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Lyneham ($1,232,500).
Lyneham scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lyneham (1128) sits above Hackett (1125). Hackett skews owner-occupied (75%), Lyneham runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
For buyers
Hackett is the lower entry point at $1,200,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hackett offers the higher gross rental yield (1.89% vs 1.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Lyneham edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1125). Hackett also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Hackett or Lyneham cheaper to buy in?
Hackett has the lower median house price at $1,200,000, roughly 3% below Lyneham ($1,232,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hackett or Lyneham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lyneham scores 1128 vs 1125 in Hackett. 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, Hackett or Lyneham?
Lyneham scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Hackett or Lyneham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.89% in Hackett vs 1.84% in Lyneham. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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