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
| Measure | Appila | Hornsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 143.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 91 | 36 |
| Median age | 50 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 402 mm | 424 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.6°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.
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