Foster vs Hoddle
Foster scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hoddle (997) sits above Foster (988).
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Foster and Hoddle side by side
| Measure | Foster | Hoddle |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $620,000 | – |
| Median unit | $213,840 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 15 |
| Population | 2,044 | – |
| Median age | 59 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1043 mm | 1002 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 23.5°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
- Hoddle edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 988).
Foster vs Hoddle: common questions
Does Foster or Hoddle have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hoddle scores 997 vs 988 in Foster. 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, Foster or Hoddle?
Foster scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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