Hexham vs Tomago.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $410,000 and $2,065,000. Hexham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hexham (median $410,000) is roughly 80% cheaper to buy into than Tomago ($2,065,000). Over the past year, Tomago (+23.3%) ran 23.3 percentage points ahead of Hexham (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hexham (962) sits above Tomago (955).
For buyers
Hexham is the lower entry point at $410,000 median, 80% 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: Hexham delivers the better gross yield (4.69% vs 0.93%), but Tomago 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
Hexham edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 955). Hexham also has a higher family-household share (53% vs 39%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Hexham or Tomago cheaper to buy in?
Hexham has the lower median house price at $410,000, roughly 80% below Tomago ($2,065,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hexham or Tomago?
Over the past 12 months, Tomago grew +23.3% vs 0% in Hexham, a gap of 23.3 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 Hexham or Tomago have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hexham scores 962 vs 955 in Tomago. 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, Hexham or Tomago?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.69% in Hexham vs 0.93% in Tomago. 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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