Huntfield Heights vs Hackham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $770,000 and $770,500. Huntfield Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Huntfield Heights (median $770,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Hackham ($770,500). Over the past year, Hackham (+16.7%) ran 7.1 percentage points ahead of Huntfield Heights (+9.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Huntfield Heights (949) sits above Hackham (946).
For buyers
Huntfield Heights is the lower entry point at $770,000 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hackham carries both higher gross yield (3.75% vs 3.71%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Huntfield Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 946).
Common questions
Is Huntfield Heights or Hackham cheaper to buy in?
Huntfield Heights has the lower median house price at $770,000, roughly 0% below Hackham ($770,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Huntfield Heights or Hackham?
Over the past 12 months, Hackham grew +16.7% vs +9.6% in Huntfield Heights, a gap of 7.1 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 Huntfield Heights or Hackham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Huntfield Heights scores 949 vs 946 in Hackham. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Huntfield Heights or Hackham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.75% in Hackham vs 3.71% in Huntfield Heights. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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