Hester Brook vs Bridgetown
Bridgetown scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bridgetown (1020) sits above Hester Brook (993).
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Hester Brook and Bridgetown side by side
| Measure | Hester Brook | Bridgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 78 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 127 | 3,168 |
| Median age | 41 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 776 mm | 757 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.7°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
- Bridgetown edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 993). Hester Brook also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hester Brook vs Bridgetown: common questions
Does Hester Brook or Bridgetown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bridgetown scores 1020 vs 993 in Hester Brook. 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, Hester Brook or Bridgetown?
Bridgetown scores 78/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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