Higgins vs Latham
Latham (median $792,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Higgins ($850,000).
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Higgins and Latham side by side
| Measure | Higgins | Latham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $850,000 | $792,000 |
| Median unit | $625,000 | $803,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 6 |
| Transit score | 100 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,321 | 3,767 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 637 mm | 668 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Higgins (1061) sits above Latham (1060).
- For buyers
- Latham is the lower entry point at $792,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Latham offers the higher gross rental yield (2.76% vs 2.57%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Higgins edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1060).
Higgins vs Latham: common questions
Is Higgins or Latham cheaper to buy in?
Latham has the lower median house price at $792,000, roughly 7% below Higgins ($850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Higgins or Latham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Higgins scores 1061 vs 1060 in Latham. 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, Higgins or Latham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Latham vs 2.57% in Higgins. 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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