Hamlyn Heights vs Fyansford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $722,500 and $955,000. Hamlyn Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hamlyn Heights (median $722,500) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Fyansford ($955,000).
Hamlyn Heights scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fyansford (1070) sits above Hamlyn Heights (1043). Fyansford skews owner-occupied (81%), Hamlyn Heights runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
For buyers
Hamlyn Heights is the lower entry point at $722,500 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hamlyn Heights offers the higher gross rental yield (2.45% vs 1.80%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Fyansford edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1043). Fyansford also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Hamlyn Heights or Fyansford cheaper to buy in?
Hamlyn Heights has the lower median house price at $722,500, roughly 24% below Fyansford ($955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hamlyn Heights or Fyansford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fyansford scores 1070 vs 1043 in Hamlyn Heights. 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, Hamlyn Heights or Fyansford?
Hamlyn Heights scores 2/100 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, Hamlyn Heights or Fyansford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.45% in Hamlyn Heights vs 1.80% in Fyansford. 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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