Hexham vs Warabrook
Hexham (median $410,000) is roughly 59% cheaper to buy into than Warabrook ($995,000).
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Hexham and Warabrook side by side
| Measure | Hexham | Warabrook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $410,000 | $995,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $297,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +3.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 157 | 1,982 |
| Median age | 35 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1030 mm | 1098 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 28.5°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
Warabrook scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warabrook (989) sits above Hexham (962).
- For buyers
- Hexham is the lower entry point at $410,000 median, 59% 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 3.66%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Warabrook edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 962). Warabrook also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hexham vs Warabrook: common questions
Is Hexham or Warabrook cheaper to buy in?
Hexham has the lower median house price at $410,000, roughly 59% below Warabrook ($995,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hexham or Warabrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warabrook scores 989 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 Warabrook?
Warabrook scores 10/100 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 Warabrook?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.62% in Hexham vs 3.66% in Warabrook. 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.
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