Hampstead Gardens vs Hillcrest
Hillcrest (median $989,250) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Hampstead Gardens ($1,342,500). Over the past year, Hillcrest (+23.2%) ran 16.2 percentage points ahead of Hampstead Gardens (+7%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Hampstead Gardens | Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,342,500 | $989,250 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.0% | +23.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $730/wk |
| Unit rent | $362/wk | $522/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1058 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,535 | 3,659 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Hampstead Gardens scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hampstead Gardens (1058) sits above Hillcrest (1044).
- For buyers
- Hillcrest is the lower entry point at $989,250 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hillcrest carries both higher gross yield (3.84% vs 2.63%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Hampstead Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1044).
Hampstead Gardens vs Hillcrest: common questions
Is Hampstead Gardens or Hillcrest cheaper to buy in?
Hillcrest has the lower median house price at $989,250, roughly 26% below Hampstead Gardens ($1,342,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hampstead Gardens or Hillcrest?
Over the past 12 months, Hillcrest grew +23.2% vs +7% in Hampstead Gardens, a gap of 16.2 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 Hampstead Gardens or Hillcrest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hampstead Gardens scores 1058 vs 1044 in Hillcrest. 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, Hampstead Gardens or Hillcrest?
Hampstead Gardens scores 48/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Hampstead Gardens or Hillcrest?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Hillcrest vs 2.63% in Hampstead Gardens. 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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