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Highlands vs Dropmore

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dropmore (985) sits above Highlands (975). Dropmore skews owner-occupied (100%), Highlands runs more rental-dense (82% owner).

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Highlands and Dropmore side by side

MeasureHighlandsDropmore
Renting
Owner occupied82.0%100.0%
Renter occupied10.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby320
Average ICSEA975985
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population15119
Median age5451
Climate
Annual rainfall769 mm761 mm
Mean max, January26.7°C27.5°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
Dropmore edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 975). Dropmore also has a higher family-household share (150% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Highlands vs Dropmore: common questions

Does Highlands or Dropmore have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dropmore scores 985 vs 975 in Highlands. 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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