Side by sideSuburb comparison

Highgate Hill vs West End.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. West End edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West End (1133) sits above Highgate Hill (1115).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

West End edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1115).

Common questionsHighgate Hill vs West End

Common questions

Does Highgate Hill or West End have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West End scores 1133 vs 1115 in Highgate Hill. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Highgate Hill
Metric
West End

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$625/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$383/wk
47.0%
Owner occupied
51.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
10
100
Bike score
100
6,229
Population
35,246
37
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1115
Avg ICSEA
1133

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).