Holt vs Higgins
Holt (median $790,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Higgins ($850,000).
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Holt and Higgins side by side
| Measure | Holt | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $790,000 | $850,000 |
| Median unit | $675,000 | $625,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Unit rent | $396/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | 6 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,628 | 3,321 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 681 mm | 637 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.2°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
Holt scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Higgins (1061) sits above Holt (1060).
- For buyers
- Holt is the lower entry point at $790,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Holt offers the higher gross rental yield (2.76% vs 2.57%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Higgins edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1060). Higgins also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Holt vs Higgins: common questions
Is Holt or Higgins cheaper to buy in?
Holt has the lower median house price at $790,000, roughly 7% below Higgins ($850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Holt or Higgins have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Higgins scores 1061 vs 1060 in Holt. 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, Holt or Higgins?
Holt scores 64/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Holt or Higgins?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Holt vs 2.57% in Higgins. 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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