Brompton vs Hindmarsh
Hindmarsh scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brompton (1036) sits above Hindmarsh (1027). Brompton skews owner-occupied (45%), Hindmarsh runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
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Brompton and Hindmarsh side by side
| Measure | Brompton | Hindmarsh |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,025,000 | – |
| Median unit | $270,720 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $665/wk | $365/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $585/wk |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | 34.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 62.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 90 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,729 | 232 |
| Median age | 36 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.5°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
- Brompton edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1027). Brompton also has a higher family-household share (53% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brompton vs Hindmarsh: common questions
Does Brompton or Hindmarsh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brompton scores 1036 vs 1027 in Hindmarsh. 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, Brompton or Hindmarsh?
Hindmarsh scores 90/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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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