Hermit Park vs Rising Sun
Hermit Park scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rising Sun (973) sits above Hermit Park (963).
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Hermit Park and Rising Sun side by side
| Measure | Hermit Park | Rising Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,512 | – |
| Median age | 36 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1086 mm | 1086 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.9°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
- Rising Sun edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 963).
Hermit Park vs Rising Sun: common questions
Does Hermit Park or Rising Sun have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rising Sun scores 973 vs 963 in Hermit Park. 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, Hermit Park or Rising Sun?
Hermit Park scores 32/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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.
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