Hammond vs Wilmington
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hammond (973) sits above Wilmington (880). Hammond skews owner-occupied (233%), Wilmington runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
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Hammond and Wilmington side by side
| Measure | Hammond | Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 233.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 880 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 22 | 667 |
| Median age | 53 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 278 mm | 378 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.1°C | 32.5°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
- Hammond edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 880). Hammond also has a higher family-household share (267% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hammond vs Wilmington: common questions
Does Hammond or Wilmington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hammond scores 973 vs 880 in Wilmington. 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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