Hughes vs Phillip.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,422,000 and $396,000. Phillip edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Phillip (median $396,000) is roughly 259% cheaper to buy into than Hughes ($1,422,000).
Phillip scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hughes (1121) sits above Phillip (1108). Hughes skews owner-occupied (73%), Phillip runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
For buyers
Phillip is the lower entry point at $396,000 median, 259% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Phillip offers the higher gross rental yield (5.65% vs 1.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Hughes edges out on average school ICSEA (1121 vs 1108). Hughes also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Hughes or Phillip cheaper to buy in?
Phillip has the lower median house price at $396,000, roughly 259% below Hughes ($1,422,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hughes or Phillip have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hughes scores 1121 vs 1108 in Phillip. 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 Phillip?
Phillip scores 100/100 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 Phillip?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.65% in Phillip vs 1.79% in Hughes. 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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