Carmel vs Hacketts Gully
Carmel scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hacketts Gully (1052) sits above Carmel (1028). Carmel skews owner-occupied (87%), Hacketts Gully runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Carmel and Hacketts Gully side by side
| Measure | Carmel | Hacketts Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $345/wk | $270/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1052 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 754 | 55 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 866 mm | 958 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.4°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
- Hacketts Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1028).
Carmel vs Hacketts Gully: common questions
Does Carmel or Hacketts Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hacketts Gully scores 1052 vs 1028 in Carmel. 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, Carmel or Hacketts Gully?
Carmel scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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