Bushmead vs Hazelmere
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bushmead (981) sits above Hazelmere (974). Bushmead skews owner-occupied (97%), Hazelmere runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Bushmead and Hazelmere side by side
| Measure | Bushmead | Hazelmere |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $373/wk | $373/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 2.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 677 | 935 |
| Median age | 32 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 769 mm | 716 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 32.5°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
- Bushmead edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 974). Bushmead also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bushmead vs Hazelmere: common questions
Does Bushmead or Hazelmere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bushmead scores 981 vs 974 in Hazelmere. 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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