Hill Top vs Alpine

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hill Top (1011) sits above Alpine (1005).

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Hill Top and Alpine side by side

MeasureHill TopAlpine
Price and market
Median house$835,000–
Median unit$343,440–
House price change, 12 months+4.8%–
Renting
House rent$750/wk$750/wk
Owner occupied–65.0%
Renter occupied–19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby208
Average ICSEA10111005
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–141
Median age–49
Climate
Annual rainfall808 mm828 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.1°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
Hill Top edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1005).

Hill Top vs Alpine: common questions

Does Hill Top or Alpine have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hill Top scores 1011 vs 1005 in Alpine. 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.