Hillier vs Ward Belt
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ward Belt (986) sits above Hillier (971). Hillier skews owner-occupied (85%), Ward Belt runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Hillier and Ward Belt side by side
| Measure | Hillier | Ward Belt |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | $255/wk | $425/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 5 |
| Population | 814 | 158 |
| Median age | 67 | 45 |
| 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
- Ward Belt edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 971). Ward Belt also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hillier vs Ward Belt: common questions
Does Hillier or Ward Belt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ward Belt scores 986 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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