Hat Head vs Kinchela
Kinchela (median $775,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Hat Head ($1,100,000).
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Hat Head and Kinchela side by side
| Measure | Hat Head | Kinchela |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $775,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -0.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $505/wk | $505/wk |
| Unit rent | $383/wk | $383/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | 882 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 365 | 286 |
| Median age | 60 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1322 mm | 1258 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.8°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
Hat Head scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hat Head (935) sits above Kinchela (882). Kinchela skews owner-occupied (90%), Hat Head runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
- For buyers
- Kinchela is the lower entry point at $775,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kinchela offers the higher gross rental yield (3.39% vs 2.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hat Head edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 882). Kinchela also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hat Head vs Kinchela: common questions
Is Hat Head or Kinchela cheaper to buy in?
Kinchela has the lower median house price at $775,000, roughly 30% below Hat Head ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hat Head or Kinchela have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hat Head scores 935 vs 882 in Kinchela. 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, Hat Head or Kinchela?
Hat Head scores 6/100 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, Hat Head or Kinchela?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Kinchela vs 2.39% in Hat Head. 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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