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Hale vs Santa Teresa

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hale (884) sits above Santa Teresa (622).

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Hale and Santa Teresa side by side

MeasureHaleSanta Teresa
Renting
House rent$75/wk$75/wk
Unit rent$10/wk$85/wk
Owner occupied52.0%–
Renter occupied35.0%88.0%
Schools
Schools nearby161
Average ICSEA884622
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population72609
Median age4025
Climate
Annual rainfall288 mm243 mm
Mean max, January36.9°C37.7°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
Hale edges out on average school ICSEA (884 vs 622). Santa Teresa also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hale vs Santa Teresa: common questions

Does Hale or Santa Teresa have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hale scores 884 vs 622 in Santa Teresa. 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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