Hillier vs Munno Para Downs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $835,000 and $725,000. Hillier edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Munno Para Downs (median $725,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Hillier ($835,000). Over the past year, Hillier (+19.8%) ran 6.3 percentage points ahead of Munno Para Downs (+13.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hillier (971) sits above Munno Para Downs (965).
For buyers
Munno Para Downs is the lower entry point at $725,000 median, 15% 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: Munno Para Downs delivers the better gross yield (4.12% vs 3.43%), but Hillier 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
Hillier edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 965). Munno Para Downs also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Hillier or Munno Para Downs cheaper to buy in?
Munno Para Downs has the lower median house price at $725,000, roughly 15% 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 Munno Para Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Hillier grew +19.8% vs +13.5% in Munno Para Downs, a gap of 6.3 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 Munno Para Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hillier scores 971 vs 965 in Munno Para Downs. 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, Hillier or Munno Para Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.12% in Munno Para Downs 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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