Hughes vs Curtin.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,422,000 and $1,426,000. Hughes edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hughes (median $1,422,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Curtin ($1,426,000).
Curtin scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hughes (1121) sits above Curtin (1116).
For buyers
Hughes is the lower entry point at $1,422,000 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hughes offers the higher gross rental yield (1.79% vs 1.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Hughes edges out on average school ICSEA (1121 vs 1116).
Common questions
Is Hughes or Curtin cheaper to buy in?
Hughes has the lower median house price at $1,422,000, roughly 0% below Curtin ($1,426,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hughes or Curtin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hughes scores 1121 vs 1116 in Curtin. 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, Hughes or Curtin?
Curtin scores 22/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Hughes or Curtin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.79% in Hughes vs 1.79% in Curtin. 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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