Hillsdale vs Matraville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $895,000 and $2,590,000. Hillsdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hillsdale (median $895,000) is roughly 65% cheaper to buy into than Matraville ($2,590,000). Over the past year, Hillsdale (0%) ran 2.3 percentage points ahead of Matraville (-2.3%) on house-price growth.
Hillsdale scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Matraville skews owner-occupied (63%), Hillsdale runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
For buyers
Hillsdale is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 65% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hillsdale carries both higher gross yield (8.70% vs 3.01%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Common questions
Is Hillsdale or Matraville cheaper to buy in?
Hillsdale has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 65% below Matraville ($2,590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hillsdale or Matraville?
Over the past 12 months, Hillsdale grew 0% vs -2.3% in Matraville, a gap of 2.3 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.
Which is more walkable, Hillsdale or Matraville?
Hillsdale scores 24/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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 Matraville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.70% in Hillsdale vs 3.01% in Matraville. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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