Mclaren Flat vs Hackham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,112,000 and $770,500. Hackham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hackham (median $770,500) is roughly 44% cheaper to buy into than Mclaren Flat ($1,112,000). Over the past year, Hackham (+16.7%) ran 5.5 percentage points ahead of Mclaren Flat (+11.2%) on house-price growth.
Hackham scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mclaren Flat (983) sits above Hackham (946). Mclaren Flat skews owner-occupied (86%), Hackham runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
For buyers
Hackham is the lower entry point at $770,500 median, 44% 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 (3.98% vs 2.81%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Mclaren Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 946). Mclaren Flat also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Mclaren Flat or Hackham cheaper to buy in?
Hackham has the lower median house price at $770,500, roughly 44% below Mclaren Flat ($1,112,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mclaren Flat or Hackham?
Over the past 12 months, Hackham grew +16.7% vs +11.2% in Mclaren Flat, a gap of 5.5 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 Mclaren Flat or Hackham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mclaren Flat scores 983 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 is more walkable, Mclaren Flat or Hackham?
Hackham scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Mclaren Flat or Hackham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.98% in Hackham vs 2.81% in Mclaren Flat. 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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