Doctors Rocks vs Mount Hicks
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Doctors Rocks (965) sits above Mount Hicks (935).
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Doctors Rocks and Mount Hicks side by side
| Measure | Doctors Rocks | Mount Hicks |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $263/wk | $270/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 935 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 89 | 356 |
| Median age | 55 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 926 mm | 1073 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 21.3°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
- Doctors Rocks edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 935). Doctors Rocks also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Doctors Rocks vs Mount Hicks: common questions
Does Doctors Rocks or Mount Hicks have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doctors Rocks scores 965 vs 935 in Mount Hicks. 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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