Appila vs Hornsdale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hornsdale (1014) sits above Appila (969). Hornsdale skews owner-occupied (143%), Appila runs more rental-dense (73% owner).

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Appila and Hornsdale side by side

MeasureAppilaHornsdale
Renting
Owner occupied73.0%143.0%
Schools
Schools nearby132
Average ICSEA9691014
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population9136
Median age5038
Climate
Annual rainfall402 mm424 mm
Mean max, January31.8°C31.6°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
Hornsdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 969). Hornsdale also has a higher family-household share (143% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Appila vs Hornsdale: common questions

Does Appila or Hornsdale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hornsdale scores 1014 vs 969 in Appila. 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.