Hillier vs Evanston.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $835,000 and $705,000. Evanston edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Evanston (median $705,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Hillier ($835,000). Over the past year, Evanston (+22.6%) ran 2.8 percentage points ahead of Hillier (+19.8%) on house-price growth.
Evanston scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Evanston (983) sits above Hillier (971). Hillier skews owner-occupied (85%), Evanston runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
For buyers
Evanston is the lower entry point at $705,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Evanston carries both higher gross yield (3.84% vs 3.43%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Evanston edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 971).
Common questions
Is Hillier or Evanston cheaper to buy in?
Evanston has the lower median house price at $705,000, roughly 18% below Hillier ($835,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hillier or Evanston?
Over the past 12 months, Evanston grew +22.6% vs +19.8% in Hillier, a gap of 2.8 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 Hillier or Evanston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Evanston scores 983 vs 971 in Hillier. 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, Hillier or Evanston?
Evanston scores 12/100 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, Hillier or Evanston?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Evanston vs 3.43% in Hillier. 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
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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