Hamilton East vs Wickham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,050,000 and $1,070,000. Wickham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wickham (median $1,070,000) is roughly 92% cheaper to buy into than Hamilton East ($2,050,000). Over the past year, Wickham (+18.9%) ran 18.9 percentage points ahead of Hamilton East (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton East (1079) sits above Wickham (1073). Hamilton East skews owner-occupied (80%), Wickham runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
For buyers
Wickham is the lower entry point at $1,070,000 median, 92% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wickham carries both higher gross yield (3.64% vs 2.03%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Hamilton East edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1073). Hamilton East also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Hamilton East or Wickham cheaper to buy in?
Wickham has the lower median house price at $1,070,000, roughly 92% below Hamilton East ($2,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hamilton East or Wickham?
Over the past 12 months, Wickham grew +18.9% vs 0% in Hamilton East, a gap of 18.9 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 Hamilton East or Wickham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton East scores 1079 vs 1073 in Wickham. 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, Hamilton East or Wickham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Wickham vs 2.03% in Hamilton East. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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