Broken River vs Finch Hatton
Finch Hatton scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Finch Hatton (946) sits above Broken River (940).
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Broken River and Finch Hatton side by side
| Measure | Broken River | Finch Hatton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 133.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 18 | 531 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1700 mm | 1679 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 31.3°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
- Finch Hatton edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 940). Broken River also has a higher family-household share (167% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Broken River vs Finch Hatton: common questions
Does Broken River or Finch Hatton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Finch Hatton scores 946 vs 940 in Broken 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, Broken River or Finch Hatton?
Finch Hatton scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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