Side by sideSuburb comparison

Milperra vs Hammondville.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,416,000 and $1,114,000. Hammondville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Hammondville (median $1,114,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Milperra ($1,416,000). Over the past year, Milperra (+8.5%) ran 13.5 percentage points ahead of Hammondville (-5%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hammondville (1041) sits above Milperra (1033). Milperra skews owner-occupied (87%), Hammondville runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Hammondville is the lower entry point at $1,114,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Milperra carries both higher gross yield (3.67% vs 3.45%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.

For families

Hammondville edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1033).

Common questionsMilperra vs Hammondville

Common questions

Is Milperra or Hammondville cheaper to buy in?

Hammondville has the lower median house price at $1,114,000, roughly 27% below Milperra ($1,416,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Milperra or Hammondville?

Over the past 12 months, Milperra grew +8.5% vs -5% in Hammondville, a gap of 13.5 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 Milperra or Hammondville have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hammondville scores 1041 vs 1033 in Milperra. 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, Milperra or Hammondville?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.67% in Milperra vs 3.45% in Hammondville. 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

Milperra
Metric
Hammondville

Price & Market

$1,416,000
Median house
$1,114,000
$411,840
Median unit
$342,720
+8.5%
Annual growth (house)
-5.0%
Days on market

Rental

$1000/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$740/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$540/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
71.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
24
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
4,074
Population
3,691
39
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1033
Avg ICSEA
1041

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).