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Carlton vs Hotham Hill

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hotham Hill (1050) sits above Carlton (1044).

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Carlton and Hotham Hill side by side

MeasureCarltonHotham Hill
Price and market
Median house$1,761,500–
Median unit$332,500–
Renting
House rent$950/wk–
Unit rent$670/wk–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10441050
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score100100
Bike score100100
Climate
Annual rainfall582 mm582 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C26.9°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
Hotham Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1050 vs 1044).

Carlton vs Hotham Hill: common questions

Does Carlton or Hotham Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hotham Hill scores 1050 vs 1044 in Carlton. 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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