College Park vs Hackney
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hackney (1112) sits above College Park (1110). College Park skews owner-occupied (67%), Hackney runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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College Park and Hackney side by side
| Measure | College Park | Hackney |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $685/wk |
| Unit rent | $395/wk | $632/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 38.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1110 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 755 | 575 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 485 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- Hackney edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1110). College Park also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 42%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
College Park vs Hackney: common questions
Does College Park or Hackney have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hackney scores 1112 vs 1110 in College Park. 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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