Hunters Hill vs Henley
Hunters Hill (median $4,120,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Henley ($5,900,000). Over the past year, Henley (+3.5%) ran 5.4 percentage points ahead of Hunters Hill (-1.9%) on house-price growth.
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Hunters Hill and Henley side by side
| Measure | Hunters Hill | Henley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,120,000 | $5,900,000 |
| Median unit | $686,160 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.9% | +3.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1475/wk | $1200/wk |
| Unit rent | $698/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1134 | 1123 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,014 | 455 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1036 mm | 1036 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
Hunters Hill scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hunters Hill (1134) sits above Henley (1123). Henley skews owner-occupied (85%), Hunters Hill runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Hunters Hill is the lower entry point at $4,120,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Hunters Hill delivers the better gross yield (1.86% vs 1.06%), but Henley has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Hunters Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1123).
Hunters Hill vs Henley: common questions
Is Hunters Hill or Henley cheaper to buy in?
Hunters Hill has the lower median house price at $4,120,000, roughly 30% below Henley ($5,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hunters Hill or Henley?
Over the past 12 months, Henley grew +3.5% vs -1.9% in Hunters Hill, a gap of 5.4 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 Hunters Hill or Henley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hunters Hill scores 1134 vs 1123 in Henley. 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, Hunters Hill or Henley?
Hunters Hill scores 22/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Hunters Hill or Henley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.86% in Hunters Hill vs 1.06% in Henley. 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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