Hanwood vs Tharbogang.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $630,000 and $759,000. Hanwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hanwood (median $630,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Tharbogang ($759,000). Over the past year, Tharbogang (+18.9%) ran 11.2 percentage points ahead of Hanwood (+7.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hanwood (937) sits above Tharbogang (930).
For buyers
Hanwood is the lower entry point at $630,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Hanwood delivers the better gross yield (4.33% vs 3.60%), but Tharbogang has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Hanwood edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 930).
Common questions
Is Hanwood or Tharbogang cheaper to buy in?
Hanwood has the lower median house price at $630,000, roughly 17% below Tharbogang ($759,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hanwood or Tharbogang?
Over the past 12 months, Tharbogang grew +18.9% vs +7.7% in Hanwood, a gap of 11.2 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 Hanwood or Tharbogang have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hanwood scores 937 vs 930 in Tharbogang. 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, Hanwood or Tharbogang?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.33% in Hanwood vs 3.60% in Tharbogang. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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