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Gosforth vs Hillsborough

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hillsborough (960) sits above Gosforth (954).

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Gosforth and Hillsborough side by side

MeasureGosforthHillsborough
Renting
House rent$640/wk$640/wk
Unit rent$495/wk$495/wk
Owner occupied78.0%–
Renter occupied11.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby86
Average ICSEA954960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population82–
Median age51–
Climate
Annual rainfall817 mm817 mm
Mean max, January30.6°C30.6°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
Hillsborough edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 954).

Gosforth vs Hillsborough: common questions

Does Gosforth or Hillsborough have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hillsborough scores 960 vs 954 in Gosforth. 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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