Narre Warren North vs Hallam.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,700,000 and $740,000. Hallam edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hallam (median $740,000) is roughly 130% cheaper to buy into than Narre Warren North ($1,700,000).
Hallam scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narre Warren North (1037) sits above Hallam (970). Narre Warren North skews owner-occupied (93%), Hallam runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
For buyers
Hallam is the lower entry point at $740,000 median, 130% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hallam offers the higher gross rental yield (2.54% vs 1.38%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Narre Warren North edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 970). Narre Warren North also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Narre Warren North or Hallam cheaper to buy in?
Hallam has the lower median house price at $740,000, roughly 130% below Narre Warren North ($1,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Narre Warren North or Hallam have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narre Warren North scores 1037 vs 970 in Hallam. 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, Narre Warren North or Hallam?
Hallam scores 46/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Narre Warren North or Hallam?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.54% in Hallam vs 1.38% in Narre Warren North. 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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