Holsworthy vs Hammondville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,210,000 and $1,114,000. Hammondville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hammondville (median $1,114,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Holsworthy ($1,210,000). Over the past year, Holsworthy (-0.9%) ran 4.1 percentage points ahead of Hammondville (-5%) on house-price growth.
Hammondville scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hammondville (1041) sits above Holsworthy (1036).
For buyers
Hammondville is the lower entry point at $1,114,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Holsworthy carries both higher gross yield (3.65% vs 3.45%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Hammondville edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1036). Holsworthy also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Holsworthy or Hammondville cheaper to buy in?
Hammondville has the lower median house price at $1,114,000, roughly 9% below Holsworthy ($1,210,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Holsworthy or Hammondville?
Over the past 12 months, Holsworthy grew -0.9% vs -5% in Hammondville, a gap of 4.1 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 Holsworthy or Hammondville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hammondville scores 1041 vs 1036 in Holsworthy. 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, Holsworthy or Hammondville?
Hammondville scores 24/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Holsworthy or Hammondville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.65% in Holsworthy vs 3.45% in Hammondville. 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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