Hexham vs Sandgate
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandgate (986) sits above Hexham (962). Hexham skews owner-occupied (58%), Sandgate runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Hexham and Sandgate side by side
| Measure | Hexham | Sandgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $410,000 | – |
| Median unit | $285,120 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 45 |
| Population | 157 | 276 |
| Median age | 35 | 69 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1030 mm | 1030 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.0°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
- Sandgate edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 962). Hexham also has a higher family-household share (53% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hexham vs Sandgate: common questions
Does Hexham or Sandgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandgate scores 986 vs 962 in Hexham. 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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