Cape Paterson vs Hicksborough
Hicksborough scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hicksborough (982) sits above Cape Paterson (976).
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Cape Paterson and Hicksborough side by side
| Measure | Cape Paterson | Hicksborough |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $745,000 | – |
| Median unit | $205,920 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 0 | 55 |
| Population | 1,111 | – |
| Median age | 55 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 913 mm | 940 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.4°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
- Hicksborough edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 976).
Cape Paterson vs Hicksborough: common questions
Does Cape Paterson or Hicksborough have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hicksborough scores 982 vs 976 in Cape Paterson. 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, Cape Paterson or Hicksborough?
Hicksborough scores 24/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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