Mile End vs Hilton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,055,000 and $1,200,000. Hilton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mile End (median $1,055,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Hilton ($1,200,000). Over the past year, Hilton (0%) ran 23.1 percentage points ahead of Mile End (-23.1%) on house-price growth.
Hilton scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 74/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hilton (1055) sits above Mile End (1045).
For buyers
Mile End is the lower entry point at $1,055,000 median, 12% 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: Mile End delivers the better gross yield (3.06% vs 2.48%), but Hilton 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
Hilton edges out on average school ICSEA (1055 vs 1045).
Common questions
Is Mile End or Hilton cheaper to buy in?
Mile End has the lower median house price at $1,055,000, roughly 12% below Hilton ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mile End or Hilton?
Over the past 12 months, Hilton grew 0% vs -23.1% in Mile End, a gap of 23.1 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 Mile End or Hilton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hilton scores 1055 vs 1045 in Mile End. 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, Mile End or Hilton?
Hilton scores 74/100 on walkability vs 64/100. 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, Mile End or Hilton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.06% in Mile End vs 2.48% in Hilton. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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