Hawthorndene vs Lynton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,111,000 and $1,127,500. Hawthorndene edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hawthorndene (median $1,111,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Lynton ($1,127,500). Over the past year, Hawthorndene (+21.9%) ran 25.3 percentage points ahead of Lynton (-3.4%) on house-price growth.
Hawthorndene scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lynton (1102) sits above Hawthorndene (1098).
For buyers
Hawthorndene is the lower entry point at $1,111,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hawthorndene carries both higher gross yield (3.28% vs 3.14%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Lynton edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1098).
Common questions
Is Hawthorndene or Lynton cheaper to buy in?
Hawthorndene has the lower median house price at $1,111,000, roughly 1% below Lynton ($1,127,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hawthorndene or Lynton?
Over the past 12 months, Hawthorndene grew +21.9% vs -3.4% in Lynton, a gap of 25.3 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 Hawthorndene or Lynton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lynton scores 1102 vs 1098 in Hawthorndene. 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, Hawthorndene or Lynton?
Hawthorndene scores 2/100 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, Hawthorndene or Lynton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.28% in Hawthorndene vs 3.14% in Lynton. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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