Hobartville vs Yarramundi.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $955,000 and $1,950,000. Hobartville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hobartville (median $955,000) is roughly 51% cheaper to buy into than Yarramundi ($1,950,000). Over the past year, Hobartville (+11%) ran 8.4 percentage points ahead of Yarramundi (+2.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarramundi (1021) sits above Hobartville (1003). Yarramundi skews owner-occupied (90%), Hobartville runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
For buyers
Hobartville is the lower entry point at $955,000 median, 51% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hobartville carries both higher gross yield (3.70% vs 1.81%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Yarramundi edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1003). Yarramundi also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Hobartville or Yarramundi cheaper to buy in?
Hobartville has the lower median house price at $955,000, roughly 51% below Yarramundi ($1,950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hobartville or Yarramundi?
Over the past 12 months, Hobartville grew +11% vs +2.6% in Yarramundi, a gap of 8.4 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 Hobartville or Yarramundi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarramundi scores 1021 vs 1003 in Hobartville. 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, Hobartville or Yarramundi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.70% in Hobartville vs 1.81% in Yarramundi. 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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