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Hexham vs Tomago

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hexham (962) sits above Tomago (955).

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Hexham and Tomago side by side

MeasureHexhamTomago
Price and market
Median house$410,000–
Median unit$285,120–
Renting
House rent$680/wk$680/wk
Unit rent$510/wk$510/wk
Owner occupied58.0%65.0%
Renter occupied36.0%31.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA962955
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population157269
Median age3560
Climate
Annual rainfall1030 mm1044 mm
Mean max, January29.0°C28.6°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
Hexham edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 955). Hexham also has a higher family-household share (53% vs 39%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hexham vs Tomago: common questions

Does Hexham or Tomago have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hexham scores 962 vs 955 in Tomago. 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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