Side by sideSuburb comparison

Highgrove vs Narko.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highgrove (960) sits above Narko (940). Narko skews owner-occupied (60%), Highgrove runs more rental-dense (40% owner).

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

Highgrove edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 940).

Common questionsHighgrove vs Narko

Common questions

Does Highgrove or Narko have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highgrove scores 960 vs 940 in Narko. 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

Highgrove
Metric
Narko

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$140/wk
40.0%
Owner occupied
60.0%
27.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
28
Population
16
50
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
2
960
Avg ICSEA
940

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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