Side by sideSuburb comparison

Haymarket vs Ultimo.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Haymarket (1065) sits above Ultimo (1051).

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

Haymarket edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1051).

Common questionsHaymarket vs Ultimo

Common questions

Does Haymarket or Ultimo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Haymarket scores 1065 vs 1051 in Ultimo. 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

Haymarket
Metric
Ultimo

Price & Market

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

Rental

$625/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$500/wk
$650/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
20.0%
Owner occupied
25.0%
76.0%
Renter occupied
68.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
10
100
Bike score
100
8,305
Population
7,410
30
Median age
30

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1065
Avg ICSEA
1051

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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