Hillvue vs Warral
Hillvue (median $678,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Warral ($1,000,000). Over the past year, Hillvue (+9.4%) ran 15.9 percentage points ahead of Warral (-6.5%) on house-price growth.
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Hillvue and Warral side by side
| Measure | Hillvue | Warral |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $678,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.4% | -6.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | $383/wk | $383/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 875 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 90 | 0 |
| Population | 6,528 | 445 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 621 mm | 649 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 32.6°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
Hillvue scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hillvue (925) sits above Warral (875). Warral skews owner-occupied (91%), Hillvue runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
- For buyers
- Hillvue is the lower entry point at $678,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hillvue carries both higher gross yield (4.06% vs 2.76%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Hillvue edges out on average school ICSEA (925 vs 875). Warral also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hillvue vs Warral: common questions
Is Hillvue or Warral cheaper to buy in?
Hillvue has the lower median house price at $678,000, roughly 32% below Warral ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hillvue or Warral?
Over the past 12 months, Hillvue grew +9.4% vs -6.5% in Warral, a gap of 15.9 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 Hillvue or Warral have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hillvue scores 925 vs 875 in Warral. 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, Hillvue or Warral?
Hillvue scores 18/100 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, Hillvue or Warral?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.06% in Hillvue vs 2.76% in Warral. 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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