Warnervale vs Hamlyn Terrace.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,025,000 and $950,000. Hamlyn Terrace edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hamlyn Terrace (median $950,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Warnervale ($1,025,000). Over the past year, Hamlyn Terrace (+5.6%) ran 5.6 percentage points ahead of Warnervale (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warnervale (968) sits above Hamlyn Terrace (950).
For buyers
Hamlyn Terrace is the lower entry point at $950,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hamlyn Terrace carries both higher gross yield (3.83% vs 3.55%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Warnervale edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 950).
Common questions
Is Warnervale or Hamlyn Terrace cheaper to buy in?
Hamlyn Terrace has the lower median house price at $950,000, roughly 8% below Warnervale ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Warnervale or Hamlyn Terrace?
Over the past 12 months, Hamlyn Terrace grew +5.6% vs 0% in Warnervale, a gap of 5.6 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 Warnervale or Hamlyn Terrace have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warnervale scores 968 vs 950 in Hamlyn Terrace. 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, Warnervale or Hamlyn Terrace?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.83% in Hamlyn Terrace vs 3.55% in Warnervale. 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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