Hill Top vs Yerrinbool
Hill Top (median $835,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Yerrinbool ($904,000). Over the past year, Hill Top (+4.8%) ran 6.0 percentage points ahead of Yerrinbool (-1.2%) on house-price growth.
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Hill Top and Yerrinbool side by side
| Measure | Hill Top | Yerrinbool |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $835,000 | $904,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.8% | -1.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 1,196 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 808 mm | 811 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.8°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 Hill Top (1011) sits above Yerrinbool (1006).
- For buyers
- Hill Top is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hill Top carries both higher gross yield (4.67% vs 4.31%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Hill Top edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1006).
Hill Top vs Yerrinbool: common questions
Is Hill Top or Yerrinbool cheaper to buy in?
Hill Top has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 8% below Yerrinbool ($904,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hill Top or Yerrinbool?
Over the past 12 months, Hill Top grew +4.8% vs -1.2% in Yerrinbool, a gap of 6.0 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 Hill Top or Yerrinbool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hill Top scores 1011 vs 1006 in Yerrinbool. 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, Hill Top or Yerrinbool?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.67% in Hill Top vs 4.31% in Yerrinbool. 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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