Hackham West vs Huntfield Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $755,500 and $770,000. Hackham West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hackham West (median $755,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Huntfield Heights ($770,000). Over the past year, Hackham West (+18%) ran 8.4 percentage points ahead of Huntfield Heights (+9.6%) on house-price growth.
Hackham West scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Huntfield Heights (949) sits above Hackham West (946). Huntfield Heights skews owner-occupied (68%), Hackham West runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
For buyers
Hackham West is the lower entry point at $755,500 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: Huntfield Heights delivers the better gross yield (3.98% vs 3.79%), but Hackham West 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
Huntfield Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 946).
Common questions
Is Hackham West or Huntfield Heights cheaper to buy in?
Hackham West has the lower median house price at $755,500, roughly 2% below Huntfield Heights ($770,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hackham West or Huntfield Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Hackham West grew +18% vs +9.6% in Huntfield Heights, a gap of 8.4 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 West or Huntfield Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Huntfield Heights scores 949 vs 946 in Hackham West. 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 West or Huntfield Heights?
Hackham West scores 10/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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 West or Huntfield Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.98% in Huntfield Heights vs 3.79% in Hackham West. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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