Hackham vs Mclaren Flat
Hackham (median $800,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Mclaren Flat ($935,000). Over the past year, Hackham (+21.2%) ran 28.6 percentage points ahead of Mclaren Flat (-7.4%) on house-price growth.
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Hackham and Mclaren Flat side by side
| Measure | Hackham | Mclaren Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,000 | $935,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +21.2% | -7.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 20 |
| Population | 4,491 | 1,625 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 606 mm | 616 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.2°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
Hackham scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mclaren Flat (983) sits above Hackham (946). Mclaren Flat skews owner-occupied (86%), Hackham runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
- For buyers
- Hackham is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hackham carries both higher gross yield (4.09% vs 4.03%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Mclaren Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 946). Mclaren Flat also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hackham vs Mclaren Flat: common questions
Is Hackham or Mclaren Flat cheaper to buy in?
Hackham has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 14% below Mclaren Flat ($935,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hackham or Mclaren Flat?
Over the past 12 months, Hackham grew +21.2% vs -7.4% in Mclaren Flat, a gap of 28.6 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 Hackham or Mclaren Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mclaren Flat scores 983 vs 946 in Hackham. 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, Hackham or Mclaren Flat?
Hackham scores 4/100 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, Hackham or Mclaren Flat?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.09% in Hackham vs 4.03% in Mclaren Flat. 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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