Highbury vs Minding
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highbury (946) sits above Minding (944). Highbury skews owner-occupied (72%), Minding runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Highbury and Minding side by side
| Measure | Highbury | Minding |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $180/wk |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 247 | 32 |
| Median age | 49 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 425 mm | 412 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 31.0°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
- Highbury edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 944). Highbury also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Highbury vs Minding: common questions
Does Highbury or Minding have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highbury scores 946 vs 944 in Minding. 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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