Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dardadine vs Hillman River.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dardadine edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dardadine (988) sits above Hillman River (963).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Dardadine edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 963).

Common questionsDardadine vs Hillman River

Common questions

Does Dardadine or Hillman River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dardadine scores 988 vs 963 in Hillman River. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Dardadine
Metric
Hillman River

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$128/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
114.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
15
Population
1,040
63
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
1
988
Avg ICSEA
963

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).