Hillier vs Evanston Gardens
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Evanston Gardens (978) sits above Hillier (971). Hillier skews owner-occupied (85%), Evanston Gardens runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Hillier and Evanston Gardens side by side
| Measure | Hillier | Evanston Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $738,500 |
| Median unit | – | $219,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +15.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $255/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 35 |
| Population | 814 | 2,347 |
| Median age | 67 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 421 mm | 421 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°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
- Evanston Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 971). Evanston Gardens also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hillier vs Evanston Gardens: common questions
Does Hillier or Evanston Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Evanston Gardens scores 978 vs 971 in Hillier. 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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