Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hawkwood vs Dykehead.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hawkwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawkwood (959) sits above Dykehead (903).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Hawkwood edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 903).

Common questionsHawkwood vs Dykehead

Common questions

Does Hawkwood or Dykehead have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawkwood scores 959 vs 903 in Dykehead. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hawkwood
Metric
Dykehead

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$210/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$210/wk
$120/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$179/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
34
Population
13
48
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
3
959
Avg ICSEA
903

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).