Maryville vs Hamilton East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,170,000 and $2,050,000. Hamilton East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Maryville (median $1,170,000) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than Hamilton East ($2,050,000). Over the past year, Hamilton East (0%) ran 2.3 percentage points ahead of Maryville (-2.3%) on house-price growth.
Hamilton East scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton East (1079) sits above Maryville (1052). Hamilton East skews owner-occupied (80%), Maryville runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
For buyers
Maryville is the lower entry point at $1,170,000 median, 43% 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: Maryville delivers the better gross yield (3.33% vs 2.03%), but Hamilton East 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
Hamilton East edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1052).
Common questions
Is Maryville or Hamilton East cheaper to buy in?
Maryville has the lower median house price at $1,170,000, roughly 43% below Hamilton East ($2,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Maryville or Hamilton East?
Over the past 12 months, Hamilton East grew 0% vs -2.3% in Maryville, a gap of 2.3 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 Maryville or Hamilton East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton East scores 1079 vs 1052 in Maryville. 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, Maryville or Hamilton East?
Hamilton East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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, Maryville or Hamilton East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.33% in Maryville vs 2.03% in Hamilton East. 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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