Highfields vs Blue Mountain Heights
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blue Mountain Heights (972) sits above Highfields (970).
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Highfields and Blue Mountain Heights side by side
| Measure | Highfields | Blue Mountain Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $830,000 | – |
| Median unit | $471,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $306/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | – | 988 |
| Median age | – | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 785 mm | 807 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.2°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
- Blue Mountain Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 970).
Highfields vs Blue Mountain Heights: common questions
Does Highfields or Blue Mountain Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blue Mountain Heights scores 972 vs 970 in Highfields. 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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