Hardys Bay vs Wagstaffe.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,087,500 and $1,300,000. Wagstaffe edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wagstaffe (median $1,300,000) is roughly 61% cheaper to buy into than Hardys Bay ($2,087,500). Over the past year, Wagstaffe (0%) ran 15.8 percentage points ahead of Hardys Bay (-15.8%) on house-price growth.
Hardys Bay scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wagstaffe (1037) sits above Hardys Bay (1036).
For buyers
Wagstaffe is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 61% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wagstaffe carries both higher gross yield (2.78% vs 1.73%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Wagstaffe edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1036).
Common questions
Is Hardys Bay or Wagstaffe cheaper to buy in?
Wagstaffe has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 61% below Hardys Bay ($2,087,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hardys Bay or Wagstaffe?
Over the past 12 months, Wagstaffe grew 0% vs -15.8% in Hardys Bay, a gap of 15.8 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 Hardys Bay or Wagstaffe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wagstaffe scores 1037 vs 1036 in Hardys Bay. 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, Hardys Bay or Wagstaffe?
Hardys Bay scores 4/100 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, Hardys Bay or Wagstaffe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in Wagstaffe vs 1.73% in Hardys Bay. 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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