Hillsdale vs Eastgardens.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $895,000 and $3,200,000. Eastgardens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hillsdale (median $895,000) is roughly 72% cheaper to buy into than Eastgardens ($3,200,000).
Eastgardens scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 66/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eastgardens (1057) sits above Hillsdale (1042).
For buyers
Hillsdale is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 72% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hillsdale offers the higher gross rental yield (8.70% vs 2.43%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Eastgardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1042).
Common questions
Is Hillsdale or Eastgardens cheaper to buy in?
Hillsdale has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 72% below Eastgardens ($3,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hillsdale or Eastgardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eastgardens scores 1057 vs 1042 in Hillsdale. 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, Hillsdale or Eastgardens?
Eastgardens scores 66/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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, Hillsdale or Eastgardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.70% in Hillsdale vs 2.43% in Eastgardens. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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