Hazelbrook vs Linden
Hazelbrook (median $890,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Linden ($1,120,000).
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Hazelbrook and Linden side by side
| Measure | Hazelbrook | Linden |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $890,000 | $1,120,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1066 | 1059 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | – |
| Transit score | 10 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 5,077 | 471 |
| Median age | 41 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1076 mm | 1012 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 28.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hazelbrook (1066) sits above Linden (1059).
- For buyers
- Hazelbrook is the lower entry point at $890,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hazelbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1059).
Hazelbrook vs Linden: common questions
Is Hazelbrook or Linden cheaper to buy in?
Hazelbrook has the lower median house price at $890,000, roughly 21% below Linden ($1,120,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hazelbrook or Linden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hazelbrook scores 1066 vs 1059 in Linden. 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.
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