Hay Valley vs Blakiston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blakiston (1047) sits above Hay Valley (1043). Hay Valley skews owner-occupied (129%), Blakiston runs more rental-dense (97% owner).
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Hay Valley and Blakiston side by side
| Measure | Hay Valley | Blakiston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | $805/wk |
| Unit rent | $268/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 129.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 25 | 377 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 653 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.7°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
- Blakiston edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1043). Hay Valley also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 90%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hay Valley vs Blakiston: common questions
Does Hay Valley or Blakiston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blakiston scores 1047 vs 1043 in Hay Valley. 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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