Highgate Hill vs West End
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West End (1133) sits above Highgate Hill (1115).
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Highgate Hill and West End side by side
| Measure | Highgate Hill | West End |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,815,000 | – |
| Median unit | $702,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1115 | 1133 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,229 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 971 mm | 971 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
- West End edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1115).
Highgate 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.
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