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Driffield vs Hazelwood

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hazelwood (960) sits above Driffield (946).

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Driffield and Hazelwood side by side

MeasureDriffieldHazelwood
Renting
Owner occupied85.0%90.0%
Renter occupied12.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby208
Average ICSEA946960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population101189
Median age4051
Climate
Annual rainfall827 mm764 mm
Mean max, January25.7°C26.1°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
Hazelwood edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 946). Driffield also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Driffield vs Hazelwood: common questions

Does Driffield or Hazelwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hazelwood scores 960 vs 946 in Driffield. 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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