Sailors Gully vs Eaglehawk
Sailors Gully (median $460,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Eaglehawk ($580,000).
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Sailors Gully and Eaglehawk side by side
| Measure | Sailors Gully | Eaglehawk |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $460,000 | $580,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $423,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 35 | 100 |
| Population | 743 | 5,538 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 480 mm | 480 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.2°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
Eaglehawk scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sailors Gully (975) sits above Eaglehawk (974). Sailors Gully skews owner-occupied (84%), Eaglehawk runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Sailors Gully is the lower entry point at $460,000 median, 21% 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
- Sailors Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 974). Sailors Gully also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Sailors Gully vs Eaglehawk: common questions
Is Sailors Gully or Eaglehawk cheaper to buy in?
Sailors Gully has the lower median house price at $460,000, roughly 21% below Eaglehawk ($580,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sailors Gully or Eaglehawk have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sailors Gully scores 975 vs 974 in Eaglehawk. 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, Sailors Gully or Eaglehawk?
Eaglehawk scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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