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Calder vs Mount Hicks

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Calder (965) sits above Mount Hicks (935).

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Calder and Mount Hicks side by side

MeasureCalderMount Hicks
Renting
House rent$230/wk$230/wk
Unit rent$220/wk$270/wk
Owner occupied99.0%90.0%
Renter occupied5.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby116
Average ICSEA965935
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population231356
Median age3947
Climate
Annual rainfall926 mm1073 mm
Mean max, January21.6°C21.3°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
Calder edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 935).

Calder vs Mount Hicks: common questions

Does Calder or Mount Hicks have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Calder scores 965 vs 935 in Mount Hicks. 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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