Wallarah vs Hamlyn Terrace.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,700,000 and $950,000. Hamlyn Terrace edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hamlyn Terrace (median $950,000) is roughly 79% cheaper to buy into than Wallarah ($1,700,000). Over the past year, Wallarah (+15.3%) ran 9.7 percentage points ahead of Hamlyn Terrace (+5.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamlyn Terrace (950) sits above Wallarah (947). Wallarah skews owner-occupied (74%), Hamlyn Terrace runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Hamlyn Terrace is the lower entry point at $950,000 median, 79% 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: Hamlyn Terrace delivers the better gross yield (3.83% vs 2.14%), but Wallarah 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
Hamlyn Terrace edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 947).
Common questions
Is Wallarah or Hamlyn Terrace cheaper to buy in?
Hamlyn Terrace has the lower median house price at $950,000, roughly 79% below Wallarah ($1,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wallarah or Hamlyn Terrace?
Over the past 12 months, Wallarah grew +15.3% vs +5.6% in Hamlyn Terrace, a gap of 9.7 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 Wallarah or Hamlyn Terrace have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamlyn Terrace scores 950 vs 947 in Wallarah. 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, Wallarah or Hamlyn Terrace?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.83% in Hamlyn Terrace vs 2.14% in Wallarah. 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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