Aberdeen vs Hanging Rock
Property investment comparison - Aberdeen, NSW 2336 vs Hanging Rock, NSW 2340
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aberdeen wins 2, Hanging Rock wins 0. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Aberdeen | Hanging Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $620K | - |
| Median unit price | - | $365K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.85% | 4.81% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | - | 7.88% |
| 1-year house growth | +9.5% | - |
| 3-year house growth | +48.1% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Population | 2,051 | 98 |
Aberdeen vs Hanging Rock: what the numbers say
Gross rental yield on houses is effectively level, at 4.85% in Aberdeen and 4.81% in Hanging Rock, so neither suburb has a cash flow edge on houses.
Rental vacancy is 1.9% in Aberdeen and 2.0% in Hanging Rock, so landlords in Aberdeen face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Aberdeen is the bigger suburb, with a population of 2,051 against 98, roughly 21 times the size of Hanging Rock; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Aberdeen for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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