Highgrove vs Nutgrove

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highgrove (960) sits above Nutgrove (928). Nutgrove skews owner-occupied (180%), Highgrove runs more rental-dense (40% owner).

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Highgrove and Nutgrove side by side

MeasureHighgroveNutgrove
Renting
Owner occupied40.0%180.0%
Renter occupied27.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby44
Average ICSEA960928
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2826
Median age5038
Climate
Annual rainfall605 mm664 mm
Mean max, January30.3°C29.8°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
Highgrove edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 928). Nutgrove also has a higher family-household share (140% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Highgrove vs Nutgrove: common questions

Does Highgrove or Nutgrove have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highgrove scores 960 vs 928 in Nutgrove. 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.