Side by sideSuburb comparison

Highland Park vs Latimer.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highland Park (1050) sits above Latimer (1044).

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

Highland Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1050 vs 1044).

Common questionsHighland Park vs Latimer

Common questions

Does Highland Park or Latimer have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highland Park scores 1050 vs 1044 in Latimer. 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

Highland Park
Metric
Latimer

Price & Market

$961,300
Median house
$595,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
80.0%
Owner occupied
17.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

16
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
6,576
Population
42
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1050
Avg ICSEA
1044

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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