Pagewood vs Hillsdale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,600,000 and $895,000. Pagewood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hillsdale (median $895,000) is roughly 191% cheaper to buy into than Pagewood ($2,600,000). Over the past year, Pagewood (+0.5%) ran 0.5 percentage points ahead of Hillsdale (0%) on house-price growth.
Pagewood scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pagewood (1071) sits above Hillsdale (1042). Pagewood skews owner-occupied (72%), Hillsdale runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
For buyers
Hillsdale is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 191% 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: Hillsdale delivers the better gross yield (8.70% vs 2.70%), but Pagewood 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
Pagewood edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1042). Pagewood also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Pagewood or Hillsdale cheaper to buy in?
Hillsdale has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 191% below Pagewood ($2,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pagewood or Hillsdale?
Over the past 12 months, Pagewood grew +0.5% vs 0% in Hillsdale, a gap of 0.5 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 Pagewood or Hillsdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pagewood scores 1071 vs 1042 in Hillsdale. 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, Pagewood or Hillsdale?
Pagewood scores 48/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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, Pagewood or Hillsdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.70% in Hillsdale vs 2.70% in Pagewood. 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
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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