Salisbury Heights vs Hillbank.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $947,500 and $815,000. Salisbury Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hillbank (median $815,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Salisbury Heights ($947,500). Over the past year, Salisbury Heights (+27.2%) ran 12.7 percentage points ahead of Hillbank (+14.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salisbury Heights (986) sits above Hillbank (921).
For buyers
Hillbank is the lower entry point at $815,000 median, 16% 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: Hillbank delivers the better gross yield (3.70% vs 3.43%), but Salisbury Heights 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
Salisbury Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 921).
Common questions
Is Salisbury Heights or Hillbank cheaper to buy in?
Hillbank has the lower median house price at $815,000, roughly 16% below Salisbury Heights ($947,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Salisbury Heights or Hillbank?
Over the past 12 months, Salisbury Heights grew +27.2% vs +14.5% in Hillbank, a gap of 12.7 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 Salisbury Heights or Hillbank have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salisbury Heights scores 986 vs 921 in Hillbank. 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, Salisbury Heights or Hillbank?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.70% in Hillbank vs 3.43% in Salisbury Heights. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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