Blue Mountain vs Hazledean
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hazledean (956) sits above Blue Mountain (947). Blue Mountain skews owner-occupied (81%), Hazledean runs more rental-dense (33% owner).
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Blue Mountain and Hazledean side by side
| Measure | Blue Mountain | Hazledean |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 33.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 83 | 27 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1229 mm | 1327 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.4°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
- Hazledean edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 947). Blue Mountain also has a higher family-household share (54% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blue Mountain vs Hazledean: common questions
Does Blue Mountain or Hazledean have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hazledean scores 956 vs 947 in Blue Mountain. 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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