Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hill Top vs Wattle Ridge.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hill Top (1011) sits above Wattle Ridge (1003).

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

Hill Top edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1003).

Common questionsHill Top vs Wattle Ridge

Common questions

Does Hill Top or Wattle Ridge have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hill Top scores 1011 vs 1003 in Wattle Ridge. 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

Hill Top
Metric
Wattle Ridge

Price & Market

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

Rental

$430/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$366/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
17,846
Population
17,846
42
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
18
1011
Avg ICSEA
1003

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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