Highbury vs Houghton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highbury (1045) sits above Houghton (1034). Houghton skews owner-occupied (98%), Highbury runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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Highbury and Houghton side by side
| Measure | Highbury | Houghton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,180,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $675/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 98.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 5 |
| Population | 6,956 | 511 |
| Median age | 41 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 699 mm | 699 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.3°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
- Highbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1034).
Highbury vs Houghton: common questions
Does Highbury or Houghton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highbury scores 1045 vs 1034 in Houghton. 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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