Hamlyn Heights vs Herne Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $722,500 and $705,000. Herne Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Herne Hill (median $705,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Hamlyn Heights ($722,500).
Herne Hill scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Herne Hill (1058) sits above Hamlyn Heights (1043).
For buyers
Herne Hill is the lower entry point at $705,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Herne Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (3.84% vs 2.45%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Herne Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1043).
Common questions
Is Hamlyn Heights or Herne Hill cheaper to buy in?
Herne Hill has the lower median house price at $705,000, roughly 2% below Hamlyn Heights ($722,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hamlyn Heights or Herne Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Herne Hill scores 1058 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 Herne Hill?
Herne Hill scores 30/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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 Herne Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Herne Hill vs 2.45% in Hamlyn Heights. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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