Hendon vs Cheltenham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $950,000 and $1,125,000. Hendon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hendon (median $950,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Cheltenham ($1,125,000). Over the past year, Hendon (+13.8%) ran 13.8 percentage points ahead of Cheltenham (0%) on house-price growth.
Cheltenham scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 54/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hendon (1004) sits above Cheltenham (1001). Cheltenham skews owner-occupied (77%), Hendon runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
For buyers
Hendon is the lower entry point at $950,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hendon carries both higher gross yield (3.50% vs 2.91%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Hendon edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 1001).
Common questions
Is Hendon or Cheltenham cheaper to buy in?
Hendon has the lower median house price at $950,000, roughly 16% below Cheltenham ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hendon or Cheltenham?
Over the past 12 months, Hendon grew +13.8% vs 0% in Cheltenham, a gap of 13.8 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 Hendon or Cheltenham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hendon scores 1004 vs 1001 in Cheltenham. 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, Hendon or Cheltenham?
Cheltenham scores 54/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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, Hendon or Cheltenham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.50% in Hendon vs 2.91% in Cheltenham. 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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