Alberton vs Hendon
Hendon scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hendon (1004) sits above Alberton (995).
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Alberton and Hendon side by side
| Measure | Alberton | Hendon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $960,000 |
| Median unit | – | $250,560 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +8.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $685/wk |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | $254/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,860 | 1,271 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 401 mm | 401 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hendon edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 995).
Alberton vs Hendon: common questions
Does Alberton or Hendon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hendon scores 1004 vs 995 in Alberton. 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 is more walkable, Alberton or Hendon?
Hendon scores 52/100 on walkability vs 50/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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