Highfields vs Whitebridge
Highfields (median $935,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Whitebridge ($1,300,000). Over the past year, Whitebridge (+23.2%) ran 32.6 percentage points ahead of Highfields (-9.4%) on house-price growth.
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Highfields and Whitebridge side by side
| Measure | Highfields | Whitebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $935,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $315,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | -9.4% | +23.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $728/wk |
| Unit rent | $588/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 95 |
| Population | 936 | 2,900 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1189 mm | 1189 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highfields (1052) sits above Whitebridge (1037).
- For buyers
- Highfields is the lower entry point at $935,000 median, 28% 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: Highfields delivers the better gross yield (4.17% vs 2.91%), but Whitebridge 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
- Highfields edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1037).
Highfields vs Whitebridge: common questions
Is Highfields or Whitebridge cheaper to buy in?
Highfields has the lower median house price at $935,000, roughly 28% below Whitebridge ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Highfields or Whitebridge?
Over the past 12 months, Whitebridge grew +23.2% vs -9.4% in Highfields, a gap of 32.6 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 Highfields or Whitebridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highfields scores 1052 vs 1037 in Whitebridge. 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, Highfields or Whitebridge?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.17% in Highfields vs 2.91% in Whitebridge. 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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