Windeyer vs Hargraves.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $465,000 and $310,000.
Hargraves (median $310,000) is roughly 50% cheaper to buy into than Windeyer ($465,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windeyer (931) sits above Hargraves (901).
For buyers
Hargraves is the lower entry point at $310,000 median, 50% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hargraves offers the higher gross rental yield (10.90% vs 7.27%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Windeyer edges out on average school ICSEA (931 vs 901).
Common questions
Is Windeyer or Hargraves cheaper to buy in?
Hargraves has the lower median house price at $310,000, roughly 50% below Windeyer ($465,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Windeyer or Hargraves have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windeyer scores 931 vs 901 in Hargraves. 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, Windeyer or Hargraves?
Gross rental yield on houses is 10.90% in Hargraves vs 7.27% in Windeyer. 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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