Deakin West vs Hughes

Deakin West scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Deakin West (1124) sits above Hughes (1121).

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Deakin West and Hughes side by side

MeasureDeakin WestHughes
Price and market
Median house–$1,422,000
Median unit–$330,500
Renting
House rent$540/wk$490/wk
Unit rent$459/wk$400/wk
Owner occupied–73.0%
Renter occupied–24.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11241121
Lifestyle and people
Walk score2614
Transit score100100
Bike score100100
Population–3,210
Median age–43
Climate
Annual rainfall628 mm642 mm
Mean max, January29.3°C28.9°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
Deakin West edges out on average school ICSEA (1124 vs 1121).

Deakin West vs Hughes: common questions

Does Deakin West or Hughes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Deakin West scores 1124 vs 1121 in Hughes. 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, Deakin West or Hughes?

Deakin West scores 26/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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.