Carngham vs Hillcrest
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carngham (1020) sits above Hillcrest (1014).
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Carngham and Hillcrest side by side
| Measure | Carngham | Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 171 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 621 mm | 639 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.1°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
- Carngham edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1014).
Carngham vs Hillcrest: common questions
Does Carngham or Hillcrest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carngham scores 1020 vs 1014 in Hillcrest. 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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