Hebersham vs Whalan.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $900,000 and $875,000. Hebersham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Whalan (median $875,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Hebersham ($900,000). Over the past year, Hebersham (+15.4%) ran 3.2 percentage points ahead of Whalan (+12.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hebersham (924) sits above Whalan (923). Hebersham skews owner-occupied (55%), Whalan runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
For buyers
Whalan is the lower entry point at $875,000 median, 3% 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: Whalan delivers the better gross yield (3.27% vs 3.18%), but Hebersham 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
Hebersham edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 923).
Common questions
Is Hebersham or Whalan cheaper to buy in?
Whalan has the lower median house price at $875,000, roughly 3% below Hebersham ($900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hebersham or Whalan?
Over the past 12 months, Hebersham grew +15.4% vs +12.2% in Whalan, a gap of 3.2 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 Hebersham or Whalan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hebersham scores 924 vs 923 in Whalan. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Hebersham or Whalan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Whalan vs 3.18% in Hebersham. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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