Hampden vs Yakapari

Yakapari scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yakapari (976) sits above Hampden (957).

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Hampden and Yakapari side by side

MeasureHampdenYakapari
Schools
Schools nearby1020
Average ICSEA957976
Lifestyle and people
Walk score02
Transit score00
Bike score00
Climate
Annual rainfall1725 mm1749 mm
Mean max, January30.9°C31.0°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
Yakapari edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 957).

Hampden vs Yakapari: common questions

Does Hampden or Yakapari have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yakapari scores 976 vs 957 in Hampden. 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, Hampden or Yakapari?

Yakapari scores 2/100 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.