Hadspen vs Travellers Rest
Hadspen 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 Travellers Rest (1014) sits above Hadspen (1003). Travellers Rest skews owner-occupied (95%), Hadspen runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Hadspen and Travellers Rest side by side
| Measure | Hadspen | Travellers Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $285/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $325/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,429 | 348 |
| Median age | 39 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 697 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.8°C | 23.8°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
- Travellers Rest edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1003). Travellers Rest also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hadspen vs Travellers Rest: common questions
Does Hadspen or Travellers Rest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Travellers Rest scores 1014 vs 1003 in Hadspen. 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, Hadspen or Travellers Rest?
Hadspen 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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