Narre Warren vs Hampton Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $790,000 and $675,000.
Hampton Park (median $675,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Narre Warren ($790,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narre Warren (997) sits above Hampton Park (972).
For buyers
Hampton Park is the lower entry point at $675,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hampton Park offers the higher gross rental yield (4.24% vs 3.62%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Narre Warren edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 972).
Common questions
Is Narre Warren or Hampton Park cheaper to buy in?
Hampton Park has the lower median house price at $675,000, roughly 17% below Narre Warren ($790,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Narre Warren or Hampton Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narre Warren scores 997 vs 972 in Hampton Park. 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, Narre Warren or Hampton Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.24% in Hampton Park vs 3.62% in Narre Warren. 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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