Batesford vs Hamlyn Heights
Hamlyn Heights scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamlyn Heights (1043) sits above Batesford (1013). Batesford skews owner-occupied (94%), Hamlyn Heights runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Batesford and Hamlyn Heights side by side
| Measure | Batesford | Hamlyn Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $722,500 |
| Median unit | – | $630,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1013 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 100 |
| Population | 1,141 | 6,518 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 494 mm | 494 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 25.8°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
- Hamlyn Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1013). Batesford also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Batesford vs Hamlyn Heights: common questions
Does Batesford or Hamlyn Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamlyn Heights scores 1043 vs 1013 in Batesford. 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, Batesford or Hamlyn Heights?
Hamlyn Heights scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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