Belmore River vs Hat Head
Hat Head scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hat Head (935) sits above Belmore River (887).
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Belmore River and Hat Head side by side
| Measure | Belmore River | Hat Head |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | – | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $505/wk | $505/wk |
| Unit rent | $383/wk | $383/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 887 | 935 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 268 | 365 |
| Median age | 51 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1266 mm | 1322 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.4°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
- Hat Head edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 887). Belmore River also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Belmore River vs Hat Head: common questions
Does Belmore River or Hat Head have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hat Head scores 935 vs 887 in Belmore River. 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, Belmore River or Hat Head?
Hat Head scores 6/100 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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