Hawker vs Weetangera
Hawker (median $1,240,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Weetangera ($1,250,000).
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Hawker and Weetangera side by side
| Measure | Hawker | Weetangera |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,240,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median unit | $387,000 | $786,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $418/wk | $418/wk |
| Unit rent | $375/wk | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1075 | 1082 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 38 |
| Transit score | 100 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,008 | 2,795 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 637 mm | 637 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
Weetangera scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Weetangera (1082) sits above Hawker (1075).
- For buyers
- Hawker is the lower entry point at $1,240,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hawker offers the higher gross rental yield (1.75% vs 1.74%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Weetangera edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1075). Weetangera also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hawker vs Weetangera: common questions
Is Hawker or Weetangera cheaper to buy in?
Hawker has the lower median house price at $1,240,000, roughly 1% below Weetangera ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hawker or Weetangera have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Weetangera scores 1082 vs 1075 in Hawker. 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, Hawker or Weetangera?
Weetangera scores 38/100 on walkability vs 28/100. 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, Hawker or Weetangera?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.75% in Hawker vs 1.74% in Weetangera. 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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