Hazelbrook vs Wentworth Falls.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $890,000 and $1,030,000. Hazelbrook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hazelbrook (median $890,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Wentworth Falls ($1,030,000). Over the past year, Wentworth Falls (+11.4%) ran 4.1 percentage points ahead of Hazelbrook (+7.3%) on house-price growth.
Hazelbrook scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hazelbrook (1066) sits above Wentworth Falls (1054).
For buyers
Hazelbrook is the lower entry point at $890,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Hazelbrook delivers the better gross yield (3.80% vs 3.33%), but Wentworth Falls has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Hazelbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1054).
Common questions
Is Hazelbrook or Wentworth Falls cheaper to buy in?
Hazelbrook has the lower median house price at $890,000, roughly 14% below Wentworth Falls ($1,030,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hazelbrook or Wentworth Falls?
Over the past 12 months, Wentworth Falls grew +11.4% vs +7.3% in Hazelbrook, a gap of 4.1 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 Hazelbrook or Wentworth Falls have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hazelbrook scores 1066 vs 1054 in Wentworth Falls. 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, Hazelbrook or Wentworth Falls?
Hazelbrook scores 38/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Hazelbrook or Wentworth Falls?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.80% in Hazelbrook vs 3.33% in Wentworth Falls. 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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