Hamilton Valley vs North Albury.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $591,000 and $543,000. North Albury edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Albury (median $543,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Hamilton Valley ($591,000). Over the past year, North Albury (+16%) ran 11.7 percentage points ahead of Hamilton Valley (+4.3%) on house-price growth.
North Albury scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton Valley (965) sits above North Albury (964). Hamilton Valley skews owner-occupied (70%), North Albury runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
For buyers
North Albury is the lower entry point at $543,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
North Albury carries both higher gross yield (5.20% vs 4.58%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Hamilton Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 964). Hamilton Valley also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Hamilton Valley or North Albury cheaper to buy in?
North Albury has the lower median house price at $543,000, roughly 9% below Hamilton Valley ($591,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hamilton Valley or North Albury?
Over the past 12 months, North Albury grew +16% vs +4.3% in Hamilton Valley, a gap of 11.7 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 Hamilton Valley or North Albury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton Valley scores 965 vs 964 in North Albury. 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, Hamilton Valley or North Albury?
North Albury scores 38/100 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, Hamilton Valley or North Albury?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.20% in North Albury vs 4.58% in Hamilton Valley. 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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