Aldgate vs Hillbank
Property investment comparison - Aldgate, SA 5154 vs Hillbank, SA 5112
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aldgate wins 3, Hillbank wins 1. 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 | Aldgate | Hillbank |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.6M | - |
| Median unit price | $535K | $605K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 2.46% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 6.39% | 3.73% |
| 1-year house growth | +6.8%estimate | +12.9% |
| 3-year house growth | - | +41.6% |
| Vacancy rate | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Population | 3,471 | 5,013 |
Aldgate vs Hillbank: what the numbers say
For units, Aldgate sits at a median of $535K against $605K in Hillbank, which makes Aldgate the more affordable unit market and Hillbank the pricier one.
Over the past year house prices moved +6.8% in Aldgate (an estimate) and +12.9% in Hillbank, so recent momentum favours Hillbank, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 1.2% in Aldgate and 1.6% in Hillbank, so landlords in Aldgate face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Hillbank is the bigger suburb, with a population of 5,013 against 3,471, larger than Aldgate; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Hillbank for recent price momentum, Aldgate 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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