Halekulani vs San Remo.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $810,000 and $780,000. San Remo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
San Remo (median $780,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Halekulani ($810,000). Over the past year, San Remo (+11.7%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Halekulani (+11%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving San Remo (950) sits above Halekulani (949). Halekulani skews owner-occupied (77%), San Remo runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
San Remo is the lower entry point at $780,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
San Remo carries both higher gross yield (4.20% vs 4.04%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
San Remo edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 949). San Remo also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Halekulani or San Remo cheaper to buy in?
San Remo has the lower median house price at $780,000, roughly 4% 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 San Remo?
Over the past 12 months, San Remo grew +11.7% vs +11% in Halekulani, a gap of 0.7 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 San Remo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), San Remo scores 950 vs 949 in Halekulani. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Halekulani or San Remo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.20% in San Remo 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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