Hampton Park vs Narre Warren
Hampton Park (median $675,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Narre Warren ($790,000).
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| Measure | Hampton Park | Narre Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $675,000 | $790,000 |
| Median unit | $560,500 | $610,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 26,082 | 27,689 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 820 mm | 820 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.2°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narre Warren (997) sits above Hampton Park (972).
- For buyers
- Hampton Park is the lower entry point at $675,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hampton Park offers the higher gross rental yield (4.24% vs 3.62%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Narre Warren edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 972).
Hampton Park vs Narre Warren: common questions
Is Hampton Park or Narre Warren cheaper to buy in?
Hampton Park has the lower median house price at $675,000, roughly 15% below Narre Warren ($790,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hampton Park or Narre Warren have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narre Warren scores 997 vs 972 in Hampton Park. 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, Hampton Park or Narre Warren?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.24% in Hampton Park vs 3.62% in Narre Warren. 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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