Croydon vs West Hindmarsh
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Croydon (1023) sits above West Hindmarsh (1020). Croydon skews owner-occupied (72%), West Hindmarsh runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Croydon and West Hindmarsh side by side
| Measure | Croydon | West Hindmarsh |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,512,810 | – |
| Median unit | $271,440 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $790/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $310/wk | $487/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 88 | 88 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,220 | 1,560 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
- Croydon edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1020).
Croydon vs West Hindmarsh: common questions
Does Croydon or West Hindmarsh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon scores 1023 vs 1020 in West Hindmarsh. 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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