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Benjinup vs Hester

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hester (1020) sits above Benjinup (992). Hester skews owner-occupied (103%), Benjinup runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

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Benjinup and Hester side by side

MeasureBenjinupHester
Renting
House rent$300/wk$300/wk
Unit rent$233/wk$120/wk
Owner occupied74.0%103.0%
Renter occupied8.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA9921020
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population143101
Median age4342
Climate
Annual rainfall705 mm772 mm
Mean max, January29.9°C29.5°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
Hester edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 992).

Benjinup vs Hester: common questions

Does Benjinup or Hester have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hester scores 1020 vs 992 in Benjinup. 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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