Hallam vs Narre Warren.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $740,000 and $790,000. Narre Warren edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hallam (median $740,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Narre Warren ($790,000).
Narre Warren scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narre Warren (997) sits above Hallam (970).
For buyers
Hallam is the lower entry point at $740,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Narre Warren offers the higher gross rental yield (3.62% vs 2.54%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Narre Warren edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 970).
Common questions
Is Hallam or Narre Warren cheaper to buy in?
Hallam has the lower median house price at $740,000, roughly 6% below Narre Warren ($790,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hallam or Narre Warren have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narre Warren scores 997 vs 970 in Hallam. 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, Hallam or Narre Warren?
Narre Warren scores 100/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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, Hallam or Narre Warren?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Narre Warren vs 2.54% in Hallam. 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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