Birnam vs Highfields
Highfields scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birnam (971) sits above Highfields (970).
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Birnam and Highfields side by side
| Measure | Birnam | Highfields |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $830,000 |
| Median unit | – | $471,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $306/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 807 mm | 785 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.0°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
- Birnam edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 970).
Birnam vs Highfields: common questions
Does Birnam or Highfields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birnam scores 971 vs 970 in Highfields. 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, Birnam or Highfields?
Highfields scores 8/100 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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