Notting Hill vs Wheelers Hill
Notting Hill (median $1,175,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Wheelers Hill ($1,430,000).
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Notting Hill and Wheelers Hill side by side
| Measure | Notting Hill | Wheelers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,175,000 | $1,430,000 |
| Median unit | $400,000 | $1,006,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 48.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1111 | 1083 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 52 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,895 | 20,652 |
| Median age | 30 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 794 mm | 838 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Notting Hill scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Notting Hill (1111) sits above Wheelers Hill (1083). Wheelers Hill skews owner-occupied (78%), Notting Hill runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
- For buyers
- Notting Hill is the lower entry point at $1,175,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Notting Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1083). Wheelers Hill also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Notting Hill vs Wheelers Hill: common questions
Is Notting Hill or Wheelers Hill cheaper to buy in?
Notting Hill has the lower median house price at $1,175,000, roughly 18% below Wheelers Hill ($1,430,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Notting Hill or Wheelers Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Notting Hill scores 1111 vs 1083 in Wheelers Hill. 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, Notting Hill or Wheelers Hill?
Notting Hill scores 52/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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.
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