Huntley vs Stream Hill
Stream Hill (median $970,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Huntley ($1,011,000).
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Huntley and Stream Hill side by side
| Measure | Huntley | Stream Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,011,000 | $970,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +1.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $500/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 85 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1057 mm | 1111 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.3°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stream Hill (978) sits above Huntley (972).
- For buyers
- Stream Hill is the lower entry point at $970,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Stream Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (4.02% vs 3.60%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Stream Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 972).
Huntley vs Stream Hill: common questions
Is Huntley or Stream Hill cheaper to buy in?
Stream Hill has the lower median house price at $970,000, roughly 4% below Huntley ($1,011,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Huntley or Stream Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stream Hill scores 978 vs 972 in Huntley. 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, Huntley or Stream Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.02% in Stream Hill vs 3.60% in Huntley. 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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