Hewett vs Reid
Hewett scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hewett (999) sits above Reid (987).
Buying in Hewett or Reid?
Selling in Hewett? The free selling guide
Hewett and Reid side by side
| Measure | Hewett | Reid |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $715/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,961 | 436 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 446 mm | 446 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°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
- Hewett edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 987).
Hewett vs Reid: common questions
Does Hewett or Reid have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hewett scores 999 vs 987 in Reid. 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, Hewett or Reid?
Hewett scores 12/100 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Hewett with
Choosing between Hewett and Reid?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.