Hexham vs Maryland

Hexham (median $410,000) is roughly 52% cheaper to buy into than Maryland ($851,000).

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Hexham and Maryland side by side

MeasureHexhamMaryland
Price and market
Median house$410,000$851,000
Median unit$285,120$305,280
House price change, 12 months–+8.3%
Renting
House rent$680/wk$700/wk
Unit rent$510/wk$493/wk
Owner occupied58.0%–
Renter occupied36.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA962996
Lifestyle and people
Walk score04
Transit score010
Bike score0100
Population157–
Median age35–
Climate
Annual rainfall1030 mm1078 mm
Mean max, January29.0°C28.7°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

Maryland scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maryland (996) sits above Hexham (962).

For buyers
Hexham is the lower entry point at $410,000 median, 52% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hexham offers the higher gross rental yield (8.62% vs 4.28%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Maryland edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 962).

Hexham vs Maryland: common questions

Is Hexham or Maryland cheaper to buy in?

Hexham has the lower median house price at $410,000, roughly 52% below Maryland ($851,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Hexham or Maryland have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maryland scores 996 vs 962 in Hexham. 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, Hexham or Maryland?

Maryland scores 4/100 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, Hexham or Maryland?

Gross rental yield on houses is 8.62% in Hexham vs 4.28% in Maryland. 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.