Hillside vs Narrogin Valley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hillside (946) sits above Narrogin Valley (933). Narrogin Valley skews owner-occupied (92%), Hillside runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Hillside and Narrogin Valley side by side

MeasureHillsideNarrogin Valley
Renting
House rent$240/wk$240/wk
Unit rent$204/wk$420/wk
Owner occupied68.0%92.0%
Renter occupied–11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby54
Average ICSEA946933
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population72102
Median age4850
Climate
Annual rainfall449 mm443 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C31.2°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
Hillside edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 933).

Hillside vs Narrogin Valley: common questions

Does Hillside or Narrogin Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hillside scores 946 vs 933 in Narrogin Valley. 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.