Highett vs Hampton East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,555,000 and $1,605,000. Hampton East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Highett (median $1,555,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Hampton East ($1,605,000).
Hampton East scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hampton East (1121) sits above Highett (1106).
For buyers
Highett is the lower entry point at $1,555,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hampton East offers the higher gross rental yield (1.53% vs 1.44%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Hampton East edges out on average school ICSEA (1121 vs 1106).
Common questions
Is Highett or Hampton East cheaper to buy in?
Highett has the lower median house price at $1,555,000, roughly 3% below Hampton East ($1,605,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Highett or Hampton East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hampton East scores 1121 vs 1106 in Highett. 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, Highett or Hampton East?
Hampton East scores 44/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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, Highett or Hampton East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.53% in Hampton East vs 1.44% in Highett. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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