Hackney vs Stepney
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stepney (1119) sits above Hackney (1112). Stepney skews owner-occupied (60%), Hackney runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Hackney and Stepney side by side
| Measure | Hackney | Stepney |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,379,750 |
| Median unit | – | $344,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +2.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $632/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 1119 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 575 | 942 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 535 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- Stepney edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1112). Stepney also has a higher family-household share (54% vs 42%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hackney vs Stepney: common questions
Does Hackney or Stepney have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stepney scores 1119 vs 1112 in Hackney. 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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