Hidden Valley vs Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hidden Valley (937) sits above Charles Darwin (934).
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Hidden Valley and Charles Darwin side by side
| Measure | Hidden Valley | Charles Darwin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $68/wk | $340/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 50 |
| Population | 3 | – |
| Median age | 17 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1741 mm | 1741 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°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
- Hidden Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 934).
Hidden Valley vs Charles Darwin: common questions
Does Hidden Valley or Charles Darwin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hidden Valley scores 937 vs 934 in Charles Darwin. 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, Hidden Valley or Charles Darwin?
Charles Darwin scores 2/100 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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