Halekulani vs Budgewoi.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $810,000 and $775,000.
Budgewoi (median $775,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Halekulani ($810,000). Over the past year, Halekulani (+11%) ran 4.1 percentage points ahead of Budgewoi (+6.9%) on house-price growth.
Budgewoi scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Halekulani (949) sits above Budgewoi (948).
For buyers
Budgewoi is the lower entry point at $775,000 median, 5% 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: Budgewoi delivers the better gross yield (4.23% vs 4.04%), but Halekulani 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
Halekulani edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 948).
Common questions
Is Halekulani or Budgewoi cheaper to buy in?
Budgewoi has the lower median house price at $775,000, roughly 5% below Halekulani ($810,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Halekulani or Budgewoi?
Over the past 12 months, Halekulani grew +11% vs +6.9% in Budgewoi, a gap of 4.1 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 Halekulani or Budgewoi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Halekulani scores 949 vs 948 in Budgewoi. 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, Halekulani or Budgewoi?
Budgewoi scores 20/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Halekulani or Budgewoi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.23% in Budgewoi vs 4.04% in Halekulani. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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