Hanson vs Leighton

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hanson (989) sits above Leighton (987). Hanson skews owner-occupied (167%), Leighton runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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Hanson and Leighton side by side

MeasureHansonLeighton
Renting
House rent$350/wk$380/wk
Owner occupied167.0%76.0%
Schools
Schools nearby132
Average ICSEA989987
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2346
Median age5348
Climate
Annual rainfall445 mm434 mm
Mean max, January30.4°C30.9°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
Hanson edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 987). Hanson also has a higher family-household share (133% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hanson vs Leighton: common questions

Does Hanson or Leighton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hanson scores 989 vs 987 in Leighton. 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.